head bolt tourqe

[richardodie]

can anybody tell me what the tourqe value is for head bolts on a 1997 S-10 2.2 liter .

[Bolognabob]

if you don't have your haynes manual handy, what are you doing messing with the heads???????? 46 ft/lbs for the long bolts, 43 ft/lbs for the short ones, and tighten all another 90 degrees with a torque angle gauge........ following the CORRECT torquing pattern.................. oh, and btw, get a haynes manual................

[OverBoardProject]

Welcome to Automotive Forums richardodie

If you can't afford a manual check out your library. They probably have 1 that you can make copies from

[Bolognabob]

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8018b268.jsp

This is a link to the autozone repair website for your truck, its got the complete head job, plus the correct torquing sequence for it........... sorry if i was a bit snappy earlier.............. cheers

[Southern Comfort]

Maybe this will help you out. I have other info on the 2.2 if you need it. Just email me and I'll send it to you [email protected]
Thanks
SC

[kahjdh]

I think its alright to replace a head gasket with out a manual. I replaced tons of stuff with out manuals. But he did do the right thing asking for tourqe specs.