Lower Intake gasket Torque specs.

ka9mgd · #1 03-09-2008, 05:02 AM

Hello all,
I need the torque specs for the lower intake gasket for a 1996 Buick Park avenue with a 3.8 K engine including the torque steps and sequence.

Thanks

maxwedge · #2 03-09-2008, 11:11 AM

Everything is at autozone.com, repair guides.

ka9mgd · #3 03-09-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by maxwedge

Everything is at autozone.com, repair guides.

I allready tried that. The info I believe is incorrect, The spec says 1 foot lb. I found one reference to 11 foot lbs. in a service manual.

maxwedge · #4 03-09-2008, 08:53 PM

Check this thread, easy to find with a site search.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=688011

ka9mgd · #5 03-09-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwedge

Check this thread, easy to find with a site search.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=688011

Thanks but that does not seem to be for a 3.8 k engine for a 1996 park avenue.

BNaylor · #6 03-09-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwedge

Check this thread, easy to find with a site search.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=688011

Thats for a 3100/3400 Shep.

The torque spec for the LIM bolts is 11 lb-ft or 132 in-lb but I don't know if that should be used on a '96 VIN "K" 3800 for sure and it depends on the gasket manufacturer or whatever specs they provide. For '97 and up it is 11 lb-ft/132 in-lb for sure.

maxwedge · #7 03-10-2008, 03:55 PM

Too much of a rush, sorry guys, thanks Bob.

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