2001 Kia Spectra Head Bolt Torque Spec

2001 KIA SPECTRA
177,121 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KHRISW
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Looking for the torque specs for a 1.8 dohc head bolts.
Sep 27, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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use 6 steps to tighten head bolts, follow sequence below (diagram 1). step 1 36 Ft. Lbs step 2 loosen all bolts (in sequence, diagram 2) step 3 29 Ft. Lbs. step 4 Mark bolts for rotational reference step 5 turn additional 90 degrees step 6 turn additional 90 degrees Fig. 1


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Sep 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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