Yardbird
Member
- Joined
- Dec 31, 2013
- Messages
- 42
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 6
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Vehicle Year
- 2000
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.5L
- Transmission
- Manual
I replaced the thermostat in my 2000 2.5L yesterday. I couldn't find a torque spec so I went with the general torque rating for a coarse M6 which is 9 NM or about 7 ft lbs. I thought it was too tight and it might crack the cap but I did a search today and found a spec of 15-20 lb ft on here which is about 20 - 27 NM. Do I need to retorque those bolts higher? Thanks.