According to my factory Buick manual, the torque on those 3/8-16 is 25
to 30 foot pounds. Quoting "6. Tighten all manifold to cylinder head
bolts a little at a time until all are snug, then torque to 25 to 30 ft
lbs. Use a reliable torque wrench and do not over tighten. Tighten clamp
bolts at front and rear of gasket to 10 to 15 ft lbs torque." There's no
mention of order, which surprises me. They do show that the two longer
bolts are at the front I'd use RTV around the water passages, front and
dummy rear. Jon
SteveMines@verdugohillshospital.org wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Could someone please tell me the proper foot pounds to torque the intake
> manifold bolts. Also, is some type gasket sealer recommended along with
> the new intake gaskets? I am awaiting the arrival of an Edelbrock
> Performer intake and don't want to over torque anything.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
> '72 Datsun 510 w/Olds 215 V8
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