1996 Ford Thunderbird torque specs for an intake manifold

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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ISLANDER69X
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1996 Ford Thunderbird 6 cyl Automatic

Hi, my name is christian. I am looking to find out what the torque specifications for an intake manifold on a 1996 ford thunderbird are? If you know the answer, please get back to me asap. If you do not, please let me know so i can search elsewhere
May 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi: THey need to be torqued to between 15 and 22 ft lbs. Here is the sequence to tighten them in:


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Let me know if this helps. Joe
May 19, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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MANTICAMDAMAN
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I recomend replacing lower intake bolts as the heads like to break leaving the bolt in your car. If you cannot make out specs due to scanned image email me at manticmadman@live.com I have the entire ford manual for this car and have taken the whole thing apart many times


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May 23, 2010 at 9:49 PM
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MANTICAMDAMAN
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teh lower bolts are alos 5 N-m or 44.48 lb per inch
May 23, 2010 at 9:51 PM
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