2003 Ford Taurus HEAD GASKET TORQUE?

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
NEED TO KNOW THE TORQUE FOR THE HEAD GASKETS ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 12:40 PM

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Tiny
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For the 2 valve engine the sequence is as follows
tighten to 37 inch lbs
loosen 1 full turn
tighten to 22 ft lbs
tighten 90 degrees
tighten another 90 degrees
in this order


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/1639_2v_1.jpg



For the 4 Valve
Tighten to 30 Ft lbs
tighten to 66 t lbs
loosen 1 turn
tighten to 30 ft lbs
tighten 90 degrees
tighten another 90 degrees
in this order


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/1639_4v_1.jpg

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Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 12:58 PM

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