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Torque Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts
Always use new bolts.
Stage 1 20 Nm (14 ft.lb)
Stage 2 40 Nm (29 ft.lb)
Stage 3 50 Nm (36 ft.lb)
Cylinder Head Bolts (Short bolts numbered 2, 4, 6, 8)
Do not loosen all of the bolts at one time. Each bolt must be loosened and the final tightening carried out prior to working on the next bolt in sequence.
Stage 1 25 Nm (18 ft.lb)
Stage 2 Additional 175-185°
Clyinder Head Bolts (Long bolts numbered 1, 3, 5, 7)
Do not loosen all of the bolts at one time. Each bolt must be loosened and the final tightening carried out prior to working on the next bolt in sequence.
Stage 3 45 Nm (33 ft.lb)
Stage 4 Additional 175-185°