Wow, so you must have removed every bolt on a 2019 huh? BPR6EY11………………….. 21***. Shogun - thanks for the feedback, this helps. Join Date: Feb 2003. Clutch Pedal Free Play--------------------------------------. However, thermostat bolts are very soft and do not have the tensile strength required to hold much more than 14 ft-lbs of torque and will easily snap in a designated spot allowing you to remove studs without removing the water pump. Many after market suppliers use Fel-pro products, the fel pro gaskets THAT DO NOT USE ANY SEALANT ARE MARKED. I'll go with 24nm then. Does anyone know the torque specs for the 4 thermostat housing bolts on a 1983 2F? Just tighten them until snug with a short 3/8" drive ratchet and a socket or a short box end wrench. These aren't moving parts and they aren't just going to fall off. At any rate I will keep an eye (and a nose) on it after the fix and if I see (smell) a leak I can always tighten the bolts up a little more (if I can get a socket on them! It's nice to have though.
1999 4runner Highlander (Manual). On NA spec cars, when MG changed over to the forward mounted radiator with the external pressurized expansion tank on the fender (not a overflow tank) you have to burp those systems because the radiator is lower than the head, allowing air to sit in the head. Does anyone have the torque specs for the 2 thermostat bolts? Here is the XC90 specifications for the caliper bolts from Volvo: just as an example. I feel like the following scenarios are happening: - 14 ft-lbs is not the correct torque spec. If any of the studs are loose, I'd remove them, add a bit of sealant to the threads, and re-install them. You may not post replies. Go look up the procedure for the thermostat and show me where it says to not reuse the thermostat or intake bolts. Member Since: Jun 2001. Again, if new bolts are to be used, it would say it in the instructions for the job.
Tried two dealers and both just gave me dumb looks. The thermostat housing. There was a thread on torque settings only 2 days ago but 10 seconds on Google with 'MGB torque settings' will produce any number of hits with that information. Booster Mount---------------------------------------------------120 inch pounds.
Only about $30 for a USA made set. 9L, dually, auto, all stock. Which of course begs the question why is someone advocating their reuse in the first place? Last post by F3ar13ss. Also Make sure that you have proper studs in there, it's a lost cause if not. Location: Monroe, WA. Bad, bolt, bolts, c6, corvette, cover, h3, housing, leak, ls2, theristat, thermostat, torque. I've busted 4 thermostat housing studs (3 new, 1 reused) trying to torque to 14 ft-lbs. The bolts have the info in the heads. As Devbot suggested, by hand should work well for those. Shift Lever Guide Case Bolts------------------------------106 in-lbs.
If your using Volvo gaskets, depending upon the gasket Volvo now recommends using Wurst Super silicone, where and when appropriate. So all I need is a new bolt, and the CORRECT torque. 10-23-2015 09:25 AM. PM me if you want to get together. Fasteners of that ilk aren't usually "torqued".
My Haynes manual says 21 ft. Location: Northern California. Why would aftermarket ones follow Volvo procedures? Its fine to remove this plug perodically to check for air and add coolant, if needed.
Here is a cut and paste from Vida from an early model Volvo:Installing the thermostat. Then tighten each side little by little to ensure even pressure all the way around. Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. Even worse is Al bolt in an Al thread and it not cleaned: it's pretty much cold-welded. I found the 25-35 Ft pds information in a section for Chevy small blocks. Reinstall plug in t'stat housing. 1990 4runner 4wd Auto V6. I'll pass this along to the famous Tracey to add to his tutorial.
With these new engines, cleanliness, actually knowing aftermarket parts Vs. Volvo parts and methods becomes very important. 71 inch-pounds is a pretty common spec on these cars. So do yourself a favor find out if your particular housing kit comes with new bolts, gaskets, or if aftermarket, needs some sealant or not, but change everything, over time it makes a difference if your going to keep your Volvo. Save a lot of digging. 8 has that spec, too. Looking for sanity check here!