Torque lbs for Water Inlet
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Torque lbs for Water Inlet
I replaced the gasket (between the engine and water inlet) on my water inlet on the engine, however can't find in the AIM what the torque settings should be and am worried about over torquing it.
If you know, please let me know.
If you know, please let me know.
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Depends on what housing, aftermarket some are notorious to not seal. Check the bottom of the housing to see if it's warped. Does it use an o-ring or a gasket, is it pot-metal or aluminum or cast iron? Did you use any type of sealant?
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Thanks very much MelWff
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What matters is what is the material of the part with the threads in it? If the intake manifold if cast iron or steel, 35 ft-lbs. is correct. If the intake manifold is aluminum, the the correct torque is around 23-25 ft-lbs.