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mainifold torque specs

Simonn

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gday. Just replacing my inlet manifold gasket and need to know the bold torque specs for the lower manifold (one that bolts up to the head) and also the upper inlet manifold (the one on top) Also between my upper and lower manifold I'v got a metal gasket there whereas most people have a rubber one whats the go with this? can it be reused?
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Thats correct, its metal, shouldn't be rubber? The seal between upper and lower manifold.

LOWER INLET MANIFOLD 12- 18 Nm
ATTACHING BOLTS

UPPER INLET MANIFOLD
ATTACHING BOLT
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
10 - 14 Nm
 

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always buy new gaskets, saves going back later
 

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torque

Thats correct, its metal, shouldn't be rubber? The seal between upper and lower manifold.

LOWER INLET MANIFOLD 12- 18 Nm
ATTACHING BOLTS

UPPER INLET MANIFOLD
ATTACHING BOLT
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
10 - 14 Nm

Haynes and gregorys have the upper intake for 23 nm
 
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