Torque Specifications

1986 Pontiac 6000 Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 RSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Connecting Rod Nuts 32 (44)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
EFI-to-Manifold Bolt 15 (20)
EFI-to-Manifold Nut 15 (20)
EGR Valve-to-Manifold 16 (22)
Exhaust Manifold Retaining Bolt 44 (60)
Fan-to-Water Pump 18 (25)
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolt 44 (60)
Fuel Pump-to-Block 18 (25)
Harmonic Balancer Bolt 162 (220)
Intake Manifold Retaining Bolt See Figure
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 70 (95)
Oil Pump-to-Block Bolt 22 (30)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 10 (14)
Oil Pump Drive Shaft Cover Plate 10 (14)
Rocker Arm Bolt 24 (32)
Water Pump-to-Block Bolt 25 (34)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 90 (10)
Front Cover-to-Block Bolt 90 (10)
Lifter Retainer-to-Block 90 (10)
Oil Pan-to-Block 90 (10)
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts 45 (5)
(1) Cylinder head bolts No. 9 and 10 require thread sealer. See CYLINDER HEADΒ  for torquing procedures.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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