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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 06:06 AM
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L-79 aluminum manifold torque rate and bolt sealant?
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30 ftlbs and use a non-hardening sealer on the threads

There should be a small flat washer under the head of the bolt on the aluminum intake

I like to tighten from the center out - side to side and then recheck at the end and after running the engine.

https://www.jegs.com/tech-articles/s...ine-specs.html

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