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Old 05-11-2005, 06:13 PM
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High Plains Drifter is correct, 3 step torquing is a good idea. It helps pull the head down evenly, but I would add one additional step. Some of the gasket makers reccomend torquing the top row of bolts to 80#. This combats the tendancy of the head lifting as the intake manifold is tightened down. Good fasteners, clean, flat surfaces, good gaskets and you shouldn't have any difficulties. Be sure to use thread sealer on the bottom studs/bolts where they screw into the block as they must seal the cooling system too.

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