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Old Jun 1, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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I just changed my stock t'stat and can't find the torque specs for the installation of the new one. I looked on the C5torque.pdf link, but it doesn't list them.

Does anyone know what the spces are for the two bolts?

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Everett

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Old Jun 1, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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Default Re: Thermostat bolts - Torque spec? (EBSDallas)

I'm at work and don't have my shop manual with me, however I changed mine out also about 4 or 5 months ago and I remember it wasn't very much. I want to say something like 11 lbfts or at least something in that approx. range. That little o-ring seals well and doesn't need much torque at all. Anybody got their manual handy??
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According to the instructions that came with my Hypertech 160 thermostat.... it's 7 ft lbs.


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Default Re: Thermostat bolts - Torque spec? (goldman)

Goldman:

Thanks. I set mine to about 14 ft-lbs. Looks like I need to back off of it a bit.

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