 Fig. 1 Cylinder head bolt torque sequence |
 Fig. 2 Intake Manifold torque sequence |
 Fig. 3 Timing mark alignment |
Automotive Torque Specifications |
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Oldsmobile Full Size 1970-88
Delta 88, Royale and Brougham, Custom Cruiser, Ninety-eight Luxury, Regency and Brougham
Engine
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| Component | Torque | ||
| Cylinder Head Bolts | 350 cu. in. ( 1977 and later ) and 403 cu. in. | 130 ft. lbs. * | |
| All Others | 85 ft. lbs. * | ||
| Driveplate Bolts ( Automatic ) | 60 ft. lbs. | ||
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts | 25 ft. lbs. | ||
| Flywheel Bolts ( Manual ) | 90 ft. lbs. | ||
| Intake Manifold Bolts | 40 ft. lbs. * | ||
| Main Bearing Cap Bolts | Rear Main Cap ( #5 ) All | 120 ft. lbs. | |
| Caps #1 through #4 ( 455 ) | 120 ft. lbs. | ||
| Caps #1 through #4 ( All others ) | 80 ft. lbs. | ||
| Oil Pan Bolts | 10 ft. lbs. | ||
| Oil Pan Nuts | 17 ft. lbs. | ||
| Oil Pump Cover Screws | 8 ft. lbs. | ||
| Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 7 ft. lbs. | ||
| Rocker Arm Pivot Bolts | 25 ft. lbs. | ||
| Rod Bearing Cap Nuts | 1970-86 | 42 ft. lbs. | |
| 1987 | 48 ft. lbs. | ||
| 1988 | Step 1 | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Step 2 | Note 2 | ||
| Thermostat Housing-to-Intake Manifold Bolts | 20 ft. lbs. | ||
| Timing Chain Cover Bolts | 35 ft. lbs. | ||
| Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt | 200-310 ft. lbs. | ||
| Water Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 13 ft. lbs. | ||
| Note 1 | Lightly oil threads. | |||||||||||||
| Note 2 | Tighten an additional 70 degrees. | |||||||||||||
Fig. 1 Cylinder head bolt torque sequence |
Fig. 2 Intake Manifold torque sequence |
Fig. 3 Timing mark alignment |
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