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torque wrencch specs

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by gungazza, May 12, 2012.

  1. gungazza

    gungazza Well-Known Member

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    gday. in the max ellerys manual it says to torque the head bolts step1 50-55nm step2 77-83nm so you tighten first to 50-55 then to 77-83 is that correct this is a 5lt thanks
     
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    yep thats correct do the tightening sequence at 55nm then go back over in order at 83nm

    Edit thats seems a little low yo sure its nm not ft/lbs?
     
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    Might seen low, but the're the same torque figures (Nm) given in the Holden VS Service Manual and VT Series 1 V8 Service Manual.
     
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    thats what the book says83nm
     

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