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My Haynes manual says 60 ft/lbs of torque for the head bolts. Can some verify that? The specs just seem low for the main engine components.
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It's correct. If you install ARP studs, it would be much higher, like 80 or 90 ft-lbs.Last edited by TominMO; 08-28-2013, 08:04 PM.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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I am reusing my head bolts as I do not believe they are torque to yield.Comment
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yea it's 60...arp bolts say 80, but guys on cp.com have reported the head cracks with that much torque on the bolts. Don't know or understand why but it was a big deal to them when I built my BP.2008 Kia Rio- new beater
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i run 70 when re-installing a head (set it and forget it)Trees aren't kind to me...
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I've done the headgasket on the B3 a few times. It was recommended to do 20-40-60ft/lbs. Do the spiraling out pattern, all at 20, then again for 40, and 60.Last edited by crazyrog17; 08-28-2013, 11:11 PM.-Zack
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