What does the head bolts torq down to and sequence.
Aug 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Head bolt tighten specs needed?
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JERRY CULWELL
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Hello Jerry,
Here is the cylinder head bolt tightening torque specs and the tightening sequence as well.
1st step torque: 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
2nd step torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
3rd step torque: 67 Nm (6.8 kgf-cm, 49 ft. lbs.)
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Here is the cylinder head bolt tightening torque specs and the tightening sequence as well.
1st step torque: 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
2nd step torque: 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
3rd step torque: 67 Nm (6.8 kgf-cm, 49 ft. lbs.)
Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Aug 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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