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Old May 26, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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I'M IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING ON SOME CS SLIPONS, AND I LOSENED THE MANIFOLD BOLT LIKE EVERYONE SUGESTED, WELL NOW I'M PUTTING EVERTHING BACK TOGETHER AND I DONT HAVE MY MANUAL,(i'm at work shhhhhhhh) WHAT IS THE TORQUE OF THE MANIFOLD BOLTS AT THE HEAD?

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Old May 26, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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the torque for the four cylinder head exhaust studs is 96-120 INCH POUNDS!! hope that helps
 
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OK, ONE MORE STUPID QUESTION.
DO I TIGHTEN FROM THE ENGINE AND WORK MY WAY BACK?
 
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Old May 26, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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No, start with the muffler mounting bolts, then the muffler clamps and then the header flange nuts.

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OK, ONE MORE STUPID QUESTION.
DO I TIGHTEN FROM THE ENGINE AND WORK MY WAY BACK?
 
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