How much torque do the head need?

Asked by 3jkong Jun 21, 2013 at 11:25 AM about the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Tracy answered 10 years ago

You need to get a repair manual. Seriously. Today's engines require much more than just the final torque spec. Some are Torque-to-Yield Head bolts and other require special sequences (especially for Aluminum heads).

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

LIke Tracy said you need the procedure as detailed in a repair manual. There are torque setting, sequences and other details that are Critical to a successful job. If this were my car I would probably buy new head bolts.

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