B6T head bolt torque specs

[Damkid]

Like the title states, I'm looking for the torque specs of the B6T head bolts, if anyone knows this please let me know

And yes I know they are torque to yield bolts as well

[htchbck]

Mitchell's lists it the same as the N/A

1st step 35-40

2nd step 56-60

all in ft/lb of course

[Damkid]

Sounds good to me Thanks

[M3NTAL]

Who told you they were tty bolts?

i re-used mine, and only because i swear i read in the manual and have heard from someone that they weren't TTY....

trying to find some info on them now but cant seem to find any..

Not saying that not replacing the head bolts when doing the head gasket is not a good idea...

[FB71]

not TTY to my knowledge...?

[Damkid]

Hmm I always assumed they were TTY since its an aluminum head, cast block, if anyone has a definite answer about this, that's be great to know

And I actually planned on re-using the bolts, I found out my head is warped but I need a second vehicle ASAP so I'm just gunna throw it back together until I can get another head to put on it, I know this will creat extra work for myself but that's alright lol

[htchbck]

Mitchell's says "The head bolts covered in these models are not of the 'torque-to-yield' variety, however, it is strongly recommended to replace head bolts anytime the head is removed."

I've never replaced head bolts on any festiva/323/tracer/protege/EGT motor I've ever done head work to. I do however have a thread chaser (not a tap, there is a difference) for the block holes and a die that I use on the bolts themselves... want the threads very very clean or you won't get a very accurate torque reading!

[Damkid]

Hmm thanks a lot for that info, I will definitely remember that

[sketchman]

Would anyone recommend anti-seize on head bolts? Mine, for instance, came out pretty rusty. Kinda worries me, and I'd like them to not do that again when they go back in and maybe have to come back out again someday.

[htchbck]

Just build it right the first time and don't ever break it and they'll never have to come back out

The Perma-tex copper spray I have says to use it on head bolts, so I did in the last two B3s I rebuilt. Don't know if it helped or not since I haven't had to take them apart yet, and probably never will lol.

[sketchman]

I'd rather never assume the best. I did that when I bought a 323 gt with a freshly swapped in Capri6T, so it was all going to be fine. Now I'm rebuilding with no car to drive.