Zetec Exhaust Manifold Torque settings

[Andy Banks]

I've had the entire exhaust off for a rub down and repaint. A little research tells me around 16 to 18NM of torque is needed for the bolts that attach the manifold to the block. Does that sound about right...?

[Terryathome]

That sounds awfully low, will have to check the manual for you, hang on a minute.

 

Terry

[Terryathome]

25Nm in the Haynes

 

Terry

[stu999]

And they are always worth checking again once the engine has run through a heat cycle, especially if using a new gasket

[Hellski]

Apologies for the thread hijack but could you also confirm the torque for the bolts to the throttle bodies as well please Terry?

Many thanks

[Andy Banks]

Thanks Terry. I'll crank it up a bit then. Also good point about checking again after a heat cycle Stu, especially true when there is fresh coat of paint on the manifold.

[Terryathome]

Helski, sorry the hynes manual dosen't give out that detail but seeing that there should be an O ring seal and I did put a bit of RVT (or is that RTV?) silicon between boddies and head I would guess at about the same torque value. I just used a spanner on mine and 2 grunts later they were tight.

 

Hope the above helps

 

Terry

[Hellski]

Fantastic Terry, thanks for the info