300 i6 what do I tighten first 3 bolts between intake exhaust manifold or manifold to head bolts
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300 i6 what do I tighten first 3 bolts between intake exhaust manifold or manifold to head bolts
AI says manifolds to head, but if that is the case how can I synch up the gap between intake and exhaust manifold gasket heat port? Any input greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance.
(update 5/27/7pm) Think this will work
Leave 3 manifold joining bolts with some play, block exhaust manifold soft padding so it is in a level floating position, tighten manifolds to head, slightly loosen bolts to head to allow some movement when tightening 3 manifold joining bolts, then slightly tighten manifolds to head, slightly loosen 3 joining manifold bolts, tighten manifolds to head slightly more, 2-3 steps to torque everything to spec.?
(update 5/27/7pm) Think this will work
Leave 3 manifold joining bolts with some play, block exhaust manifold soft padding so it is in a level floating position, tighten manifolds to head, slightly loosen bolts to head to allow some movement when tightening 3 manifold joining bolts, then slightly tighten manifolds to head, slightly loosen 3 joining manifold bolts, tighten manifolds to head slightly more, 2-3 steps to torque everything to spec.?
Last edited by Scott98065; Yesterday at 09:15 PM.
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I did not have that problem as I am running EFI exhaust manifolds but .........
I think I would snug up the 3 bolts to the manifolds so you are working the manifolds as 1 part. Dealing with 2 EFI manifolds and intake and only have 2 hands was no fun
Once the manifolds were snug to the head I would then tighten the 3 bolds between the manifolds then manifolds to the head.
After a few heat & cool cycles tighten the bolds again.
Dave ----
I think I would snug up the 3 bolts to the manifolds so you are working the manifolds as 1 part. Dealing with 2 EFI manifolds and intake and only have 2 hands was no fun
Once the manifolds were snug to the head I would then tighten the 3 bolds between the manifolds then manifolds to the head.
After a few heat & cool cycles tighten the bolds again.
Dave ----
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