2003 Ford Taurus HEAD GASKET TORQUE?

2003 FORD TAURUS
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PROVAMP27577
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NEED TO KNOW THE TORQUE FOR THE HEAD GASKETS ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
Mar 5, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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For the 2 valve engine the sequence is as follows tighten to 37 inch lbs loosen 1 full turn tighten to 22 ft lbs tighten 90 degrees tighten another 90 degrees in this order


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For the 4 Valve Tighten to 30 Ft lbs tighten to 66 t lbs loosen 1 turn tighten to 30 ft lbs tighten 90 degrees tighten another 90 degrees in this order


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/1639_4v_1.jpg

Mar 5, 2010 at 12:58 PM
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