Gary S
Joined:
Apr 2001
Burlington, KY
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Did the search but it didn't return anything. I have it written down somewhere but can't find it. I need the torque setting for the exhaust manifold bolts on the 2.3.
Thanks,
Gary S.
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Not B Anymore
Joined:
Apr 2001
Nokesville, VA, USA
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Ford manual says to torque them in 2 steps. 5-7 lb-ft and then 16-23 lb-ft
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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Gary S
Joined:
Apr 2001
Burlington, KY
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Thanks Brian. Now for another stupid related question. If I am replacing the bolts one at a time, I assume that that I can just go ahead and use the final torque setting without the fear of warping anything?
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Gary,
I would get all the bolts started first before tightening them. Then do it in two stages like B said AND work from the center toward each end
Pete Dunham
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BJL
Joined:
Apr 2001
Williamstown, New Jersey
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/\ i agree, i always start from center back and forth out. i just torque then 15, then 35 ft lbs. but im also running a gasket there. and i re torque them every oil change.
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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gtrag94
Joined:
Jun 2004
Fort Wayne, IN
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do they ever loosen between oil changes?
1986 TC 5-spd (Red/Red cloth)
K&N Cone on VAM; front suspension by KYB, Moog, Energy Suspension.
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