exhuast manifold torque

[viper92086]

I can't seem to find the torque specifications for the exhuast manifold and for the turbo, does anyone know them off the top of your head?

 

[Wayne G.]

I can't seem to find the torque specifications for the exhuast manifold and for the turbo, does anyone know them off the top of your head?

TRSM says 29ft lbs on the mani and 33ft lbs for the turbo mounting nuts--

 

[tlo86]

be very careful... if you strip...you are screwed.... =/ and exhaust manifold is easy to strip... ive done it!

 

[viper92086]

so what does that mean... just use a reg ratchet and go for the feel?

 

[starscream5000]

No feel, torque wrench FTW. The exhaust studs in the head are notorious for stripping and causing bad exhaust leaks. Drifmotion sells a kit to fix it, or you could DIY and stay metric .

 

[Koenigturbo]

No feel, torque wrench FTW. The exhaust studs in the head are notorious for stripping and causing bad exhaust leaks. Drifmotion sells a kit to fix it, or you could DIY and stay metric .

I was just wondering about the "Driftmotion" kit would you use the same torque specs? or would you/ could you use a higher torque spec? Seems like 29 l.b.s. is not really enough. The back half of my exhaust was leaking, which I didn't know untill I replaced my turbo.

 

[starscream5000]

The proper torque spec is enough. The back half is where mine worked loose also, which is probably the exact same problem you're having. Don't over torque them.

 

[viper92086]

ok so i will torque to 29lbs when i get home this afternoon, does the turbo have to come off first? or can i get to them, i never really looked at it.

 

[starscream5000]

Some are in tight spots, but if you've got monkey arms like me you should be ok . Be careful with torquing, I'm betting the threads will let got before they see 29 ft/lbs.

 

[viper92086]

so what would u recommend doing? torquing them to something less?

 

[starscream5000]

Doesn't really matter, they are going to work loose again shortly. Once they do that, it's damn near impossible to keep them tight without doing it frequently. The driftmotion kit works really well .

Lock tite will not work, don't try it, it can't handle the heat.

 

[Mk3runner]

nope go for 29 ft lbs, if it strips then go order a stud kit from driftmotion as said before. it works great!

 

[viper92086]

darn... i'll shoot for 29ft lbs.. i have about 5 hours to screw with it tonight is it enough? remember my car is a na-t so i don't have coolant lines and no hard lines for the oil feed or return.. i just don't wanna dive in on this project and not have enogh time to get it done tonight, but i really want my boost back for tomorrow

 

[starscream5000]

Doesn't long at all.