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Tightening Torques

Cylinder Head Torque Sequence:




CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS:
Early Type [1]:
First Stage: 60 Nm (43 ft lbs)
Second Stage: 110 Nm (80 ft lbs)

Late Type:
First Stage: 20 Nm (15 ft lbs)
Second Stage: 60 Nm (45 ft lbs)
Third Stage: Angle-tighten 90°


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[1]: Retorque early type bolts. Warm-up engine, let cool for 30 minutes, slacken bolt #1 approx. 30°, retorque to 110 Nm (80 ft lbs). Repeat for remaining bolts in sequence.