[d_snook6]

What should I torque my exhaust manifold nuts to?

 

[CSX-550]

Spec is 16 ft-lbs for Dodge 4 cyl.

 

[87shelbyt2]

200 inch/lbs- and use loctite thread sealer on the lower studs (not thread lock, just the teflon sealer)

 

[turbovanman]

200 inch/lbs- and use loctite thread sealer on the lower studs (not thread lock, just the teflon sealer)

If you do them that loose, the exhaust manifold will fall off, :bash:
200 inch/lbs is literally finger tight!

 

[Lebaronguy2001]

200 inch lbs = 16.66667 ft lbs....

 

[turbovanman]

200 inch lbs = 16.66667 ft lbs....

Hm, I stand corrected.

 

[big_P]

Simon and his American conversions.

 

[87shelbyt2]

If you do them that loose, the exhaust manifold will fall off,

:bash: back :thumb: You have been forgiven

 

[turbovanman]

Simon and his American conversions.

Thats Canadian conversions,

 

[Lebaronguy2001]

i didnt mean to cause trouble...honest.... :angel:

 

[tmef]

I have used 21 ft/lbs for both intake and exhaust for the past many years.

 

[big_P]

Thats Canadian conversions,

I know :bash: but you're used to metric stuff, right?

 

[turbovanman]

I know :bash: but you're used to metric stuff, right?

Yeah but it was a joke too, lol!

We still use ft/lbs for tightening stuff down, eh!

 

[big_P]

< retard :thumb:

 

[A89aries]

while on the subject, how tight should the two exaust doughnut bolts be?

 

[big_P]

I don't think there is a set tension..Just snug enough so no air can escape between the donut and the turbo.

 

[Dave]

while on the subject, how tight should the two exaust doughnut bolts be?

Just snug 'em up. Make them as tight as you can with your socket wrench. I prefer a 1/2" drive ratchet, the nut on the top closest to the inner side of the swingvalve is a PITA to get on, good luck with that.

With the exhaust manifold bolts, same thing, just make them tight enouugh with a 1/2" drive. Maybe beat on the end with a hammer for another 1/2 turn or so.

------Is it bad if I dont use locktite on my bolts for the exhaust manifold? I have pulled the head twice without using it, and they came right out after some convincing.------

 

[glhsken]

WHAT?!?!?! That's a sure way to snap a stud off in the head.

 

[big_P]

way to go, dave.

 

[TheGinMill]

With the exhaust manifold bolts, same thing, just make them tight enouugh with a 1/2" drive. Maybe beat on the end with a hammer for another 1/2 turn or so.

Tell me you are not serious?!?!?!?

WHAT?!?!?! That's a sure way to snap a stud off in the head.

couldn't agree more Ken. good god, tight as you can go with a half incher, then another 1/2 turn. Hows your 200 ft lbs on tiny little studs?!?!