I've got the factory specs on my webpage, but I've never used them. I can
barely get a wrench on them, much less a tq wrench and socket! I just used
a box end wrench and went as tight as I could get them.... bare on the
block w/ no gaskets and no leaks whatsoever
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Jon Smith
Raleigh, NC
'95 CC 318 4x4 auto
344rwhp/424tq
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin DeGarmo" <blizzzzard69@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 9:25 PM
Subject: DML: Header bolt torque? Revisited
Okay, now I realize this question has probably been asked a zillion times
before, but after searching the archives a bit I couldn't come up with a
definitive answer.
My JBA header bolts are overdue for a re-torque. I've read anywhere from
20-30 lbs to "as tight as you can get 'em" ... JBA instructions say "to
manufacturer's specs" (whatever that is). I've also read it's almost
impossible to get a torque wrench on those buggers.
Can anyone tell me (if I can even get the damn wrench on) what I should
torque those bolts to?
Thanks in advance for any help!!
Kevin DeGarmo
Jackson, MI
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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