Head bolt torque specs needed?

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
153,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I am replacing head gasket and need head bolt torque specs.
Nov 4, 2024 at 9:54 PM
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I only found the cylinder head torque specs for a 2.0-liter engine, can you please double check the engine size?

the head bolt torque specifications are as follows:

Cylinder Head
Long 73-83 ft.lb
Short 62-70 ft.lb

Let us know if you need anything else.
Nov 5, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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Sorry, yes, it is a 2.0 liter.
Nov 5, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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Also need crank bolt torque specs and valve cover.
Nov 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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Okay good, sorry, we only handle one problem per thread, please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
Nov 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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Okay, thanks.
Nov 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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With two different torque specs how should I tighten the head bolts in increments? And if so what increments?
Dec 1, 2024 at 12:49 PM (Merged)
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Cylinder Head

Long 73-83 ft. Lb
Short 62-70 ft. Lb

I would split the tightening into three parts.
Apr 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM