Torque spec and tighten order on J32A2 intake mani

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Apr 20, 2011 | 12:28 AM

malvothegreat

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Torque spec and tighten order on J32A2 intake mani

I have a j32a2 and planned on putting my thermal intake manifold gasket on today but do not know the spec to tighten them down or order could someone help?

Apr 20, 2011 | 02:29 PM

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Apr 20, 2011 | 02:38 PM

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Not sure on the spec, I just tighten till tight then go 1/4 turn. Had the intake off several times. Tighten from center out in a criss cross pattern.

Apr 20, 2011 | 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by malvothegreat

I have a j32a2 and planned on putting my thermal intake manifold gasket on today but do not know the spec to tighten them down or order could someone help?

Intake Manifold bolts/nuts=16 lbf-ft

Upper Cover bolts/nuts=8.7 lbf-ft

Throttle Body bolts/nuts=16 lbf-ft