1992 Explorer head gasket replacement
jmartin7
09-18-2003, 05:17 PM
Need torque specifications for head gasket replacement. Any help, and tips or additional guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
slickja78
11-19-2003, 11:20 AM
If you have a 4.0L SOHC V-6 then the torq specs are as follows
1. 8mm - 23 to 25
2. 12mm - 26@step1
3. an additional 90 degrees@ step 2
4. an additional 90 degrees@ step 3
The 4.0L (pushrod) V-6 is:
1. 44
2. Step 2 is 59
3. tighten another 90 degrees
The 5.0L V-8:
1. 30
2. 50
3. Additional 90 degrees
1. 8mm - 23 to 25
2. 12mm - 26@step1
3. an additional 90 degrees@ step 2
4. an additional 90 degrees@ step 3
The 4.0L (pushrod) V-6 is:
1. 44
2. Step 2 is 59
3. tighten another 90 degrees
The 5.0L V-8:
1. 30
2. 50
3. Additional 90 degrees
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