1998 Oldsmobile 88 head torque specs

1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
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HAPIKAMPUR69
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1998 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I need to torque the heads,but my wrench is in inch pounds .what would the right amount of torque?
Jul 6, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Step 1 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 Nm)

Step 2 Additional 120 Degrees

Step 3 (4 center bolts) Additional 30 Degrees

37 Ft. Lbs. is = to 444 INCH Lbs. Will be easier for you to just borrow / rent a different torque wrench..
Jul 6, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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