Head bolts (Movement)
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From: WC MO
Head bolts (Movement)
I've been using the sharpie method and I'm trying to get the bolts back to horizontal, but #7 is at 88 degrees and I can barley move #8. I'm looking for ideas on moving these easier, or at all so I can finish this side and start the other with an easier approach. I'm currently using a one inch wrench with an extension.
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
Let me try to understand what you are doing. You've followed the instructions on all of the torquing process for all of the head bolts which starts out with a torque in sequence to a specific torque value, then the remainder of the torques are done by degrees and again, in sequence. You are using "new" head bolts as they are one-time use only which means you can't torque them down, then back them off again for any reason. So, following all of this, one of them is still moving? Did you insure there was zero coolant or oil in the bottom of each head bolt hole?
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I am not for sure I understand the problem either. The head bolt keeps moving or you can't get it to move anymore?
To confirm (as dgrant3830 did), you are using new factory head bolts?
Installation instructions:
Tighten
To confirm (as dgrant3830 did), you are using new factory head bolts?
Installation instructions:
Tighten
- Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using the J 36660-A
- Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) to 90 degrees and the M11 cylinder head bolts (9 and 10) to 50 degrees a final pass in sequence to using the J 36660-A
- Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts (11,12,13,14,15) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts.
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From: WC MO
Now this is a wrench (largest one in photo)
I borrowed this from my uncle. If anyone is swaping heads then this is the wrench for the job. I busted my butt on the passenger side with my standard 1/2" wrench. With the larger wrench from my uncle it was a lot easier. Do Not do this job without a large wrench.
Now on to my new YT's.
I borrowed this from my uncle. If anyone is swaping heads then this is the wrench for the job. I busted my butt on the passenger side with my standard 1/2" wrench. With the larger wrench from my uncle it was a lot easier. Do Not do this job without a large wrench.
Now on to my new YT's.
