1988 tbird rear end cover

1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKDE
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I need the torque specs for the diff cover for a 1988 t-bird 8.8 irs rear ned
Mar 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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20 to 27Ft-lb
Mar 12, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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MIKDE
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is that for the irs pumpkin? its a stressed member and has grade 8 or better hardware like the mustang cobra rearend
Mar 12, 2011 at 9:04 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's the rear cover bolts. They aren't listing anything with a pumpkin for that car
Mar 12, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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