In the middle of doing the headgasket on my LS, what are the torque specs on the head? I'm on my incredibly slow 56k labtop, and it takes 2 years to search the net so if someone could tell me how many ft-lbs to torque it to, i would greatly appreciate it.. Thanks guys!

-Jason

 

19-22ft lbs first, then again at 59-63

 

Thanks man.. now back to the joys of changing a blown headgasket..

-Jason

 

haha, have fun....just did mine like a month ago

 

start from the middle and work your way out. And those specs are in differnt sequences.(just in case you didn't know) like first sequence would be 19lbs, second would be 22lbs.. etc..

 

i always do 3 sequences. one at 25 second at 50 then 3rd at 65-75 depending on the type of bolts/studs used. a couple ft/lbs doesnt make a difference just make sure the sequence is done correctly

 

Yea, looks like I'm gonna be doing it tomorrow insted, seems like I can't count on my FRIENDS (wink wink) to remember to bring me a damn TQ wrench

Thanks for the help though guys.. I might be able to use it. One day

-Jason

 

Did you at least have the head resurfaced before putting it back together? Also be very careful with the ls cam cap bolts. Don't try to use a torque wrench if the lowest setting is more than 2 ft/lbs or you will probably snap them off in the head. Use an in/lbs 1/4 or 3/8 torque wrench.

 

bitch i told u i would help u if i didnt get wasted tonight

 

Ehh, I say we both get wasted, and then do the headgasket, that would actually make it fun

-Jason