Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

best final torque and sequence for head bolts with shim gasket

Old Aug 22, 2003 | 02:43 PM
  #1  
Pablo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 3,257
Likes: 5
Car: Turbo Buick
Engine: 3.8 V6
best final torque and sequence for head bolts with shim gasket

I think the standard is like 67 foot pounds, three steps. What do you guys reccomend for my setup now with shim gaskets
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 03:13 PM
  #2  
SweetS10v8's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 0
From: Lima, OH
Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
Hope This Helps..
Attached Thumbnails best final torque and sequence for head bolts with shim gasket-head.jpg  
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2003 | 08:36 AM
  #3  
Tom91Bird's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Naples, FL
Car: 1991 Firebird
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: T-56
I always to mine in 4 steps. 34 times 4 torques each is 136 torques..lets just say that my arms are tired afterwards but it's worth it lol.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ZMWojnar
Brakes
5
May 12, 2019 10:43 PM
Polo Z03
Auto Detailing and Appearance
7
Sep 10, 2015 06:43 PM
355tpipickup
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
1
Aug 25, 2015 12:54 AM
86White_T/A305
LTX and LSX
0
Aug 17, 2015 12:16 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:47 AM.