1996 Mercedes Benz 280 oil leak and head Bolt torque

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1996 MERCEDES BENZ 280
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
153,000 MILES

Hi all

My merc 280 has a oil leak out the back of the head.

I need the head bolt torque Please.

Thank You

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 AT 1:08 PM

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The bolt pattern is as follows:

The first torque will be 41 ftlbs.

Then go back over in the same pattern tightening another 90deg turn

Then for a second time go back over another 90 deg turn.

This is the proper torque procedure.

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