anyone have the torque specs for the valve cover bolts, the lower and upper intake manifold bolts? if anyone has a manual and wouldnt mind posting the specs id appreciate it thank you! -Bobby
According the spec in the manual, there is a progressive torque of 5 steps for the
lower intake
All bolts 8 mm
Step1 torque to just snug start in the center, work out
Step2 torque to 3-6 ftlbs
Step3 torque to 6-11 ftlbs
Step4 torque to 11-15ftlbs
Step5 torque to 15-18 ftlbs
repeat after engine has warmed up
the
upper intake, tighten all to 7 ftlbs at first
then again to 15-18 ftlbs
as for the
valve covers
spending a bit more on a good set of valve cover gaskets can save you some head aches.
best to make sure that the covers are flat and mating surfaces are clean, no divits around the bolts holes, make sure that the cover is sitting flat on the head.
make contact with the bolt and just snug them another 1/4-1/2 turn. Don't need much here
