1999 Ford Taurus pressure on head bolts

145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAUL1919
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i blew a head gasket two week ago now im ready to built it back together whats the pressure the bolts need on the head gaskets?

someone please answer...
Mar 14, 2009 at 4:19 AM
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BLACKOP555
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300 inch lbs. be sure to use permatext on the end of the headgasket on the bottom side where it touches the block by the manifold.
Mar 14, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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