Can I get the tensioner pulley bracket torque specs?

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
153,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TJMOWBRAY
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Serpentine belt Tensioner pulley bracket.
Dec 12, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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Sure here you go:

Torque Specification for Tensioner Pulley Bracket:

Bolts to the engine block/head: 25-35 ft-lbs

Pulley bolt: 18-22 ft-lbs

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Dec 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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Aluminum head, right?
Dec 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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Here are different specs depending on where you look.

Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Assembly - 29-44 ft.lb

Yes, aluminum head.
Dec 13, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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Thanks.
Dec 13, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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