T Turboaddict Guest Jan 19, 2002 #1 when bolting back the bolts, do you start at the middle and work your way out to the sides in criss cross fashion or just go around?
when bolting back the bolts, do you start at the middle and work your way out to the sides in criss cross fashion or just go around?
M MeanBuicks Scaring the neighbors! Joined May 24, 2001 Jan 19, 2002 #2 Assuming you're talking about the valve body bolts, yes that is a good way to do it. Also, do not over-torque them; err on the loose side. The threads in the case can get fragile and valve body bores can distort.
Assuming you're talking about the valve body bolts, yes that is a good way to do it. Also, do not over-torque them; err on the loose side. The threads in the case can get fragile and valve body bores can distort.
M MeanBuicks Scaring the neighbors! Joined May 24, 2001 Jan 19, 2002 #4 With the pan bolts, sequence doesn't really matter. Again, proper torque is important to avoid distorting the pan rail or crushing the gasket.
With the pan bolts, sequence doesn't really matter. Again, proper torque is important to avoid distorting the pan rail or crushing the gasket.
