1999 Ford Ranger head bolt torqueing

1999 FORD RANGER
199,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MJGGJM12
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I am changing the head gasket on m 99 ford ranger 3.0 v6. I have a haynes manual wich gives the torque values but it doesn't specify if there is an order in wich they have to be tightened. Does any one know if they have to be tightened in a specific order.
Dec 16, 2008 at 4:35 PM
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DAVE H
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1999-2000 (Ranger) Step 1...............37 (50) Step 2...............Loosen One Full Turn Step 3...............22 (30) Step 4...............Additional 90 Degrees Step 5...............Additional 90 Degrees


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Dec 16, 2008 at 6:39 PM
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