Head bolt torque spec

2017 HONDA CIVIC
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CHRIS GOODLIFFE
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I was wondering if anyone knew what the torque sequence is for a L15b7 motor in the car listed above si 1.5L?
Nov 13, 2019 at 5:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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With clean used bolts you put oil on the threads and bolt head contact point. Then tighten them in sequence to 22 ft lbs. Then an additional 140 degrees in the same sequence.

With clean new bolts you put oil on the threads and bolt head contact point. Then tighten them in sequence to 22 ft lbs. Then an additional 165 degrees in the same sequence.
Nov 13, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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