2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question
Topics covered: Head bolts, Torque, Cylinder head.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on September 17, 2010
Chevy head bolts
Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 190000 miles
im replacing my head gasket i am needing to know the tork on the head bolts
2002 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 190000 miles
im replacing my head gasket i am needing to know the tork on the head bolts
Answer
Replied on September 17, 2010
doesnt specify if these are torque to yield, i recommend replacing them either way... this is the specs on torque
Cylinder Head Bolts-Long
First pass 63 Nm (46 ft lb)
Second pass 90 °
Cylinder Head Bolts-Short
First pass 58 Nm (43 ft lb)
Second pass 90 °
Replied on September 17, 2010
also, torque from the center outwards... start with the middle, and work your way torwards both ends evenly...