Head bolt tightening sequence and torque
rulemob
09-14-2007, 11:45 AM
Hi I recently rebuilt my 90 geo metro 1.0 3 cyc and i dont know if it matters but does anyone have the head bolt tightening sequence that i should follow along with the required torque to apply. Thanks in advance.:grinyes: :grinyes: :banghead:
GM Line Rat
09-14-2007, 03:03 PM
Gasket install and torque sequence instructions below.
Figure 1
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/MrBBody/InstallingHeadgasket.gif
Figure 2
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/MrBBody/CylinderheadTorqueSequence.gif
Install new cylinder head gasket as shown in (Figure 1) with the "TOP" mark provided on the gasket on top side (toward cylinder head) and on crankshaft pulley side. Apply oil to cylinder head bolts, then install and tighten to 73 Nm (54 ft lbs) in sequence shown in (Figure 2).
Figure 1
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/MrBBody/InstallingHeadgasket.gif
Figure 2
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/MrBBody/CylinderheadTorqueSequence.gif
Install new cylinder head gasket as shown in (Figure 1) with the "TOP" mark provided on the gasket on top side (toward cylinder head) and on crankshaft pulley side. Apply oil to cylinder head bolts, then install and tighten to 73 Nm (54 ft lbs) in sequence shown in (Figure 2).
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