intake manifold torque

[silversrt]

I am about to put back on my intake manifold, and was wondering what tools you guys use to torque the outer (10) bolts.I know that the inner ones are acessable from the top and use a t-30 torx ,1/4 extension and an inch/lb.torque wrench.But the problem I forsee is that there is no height clearance to fit the torque wrench under the runners where the outside bolts are.I even have a " crows foot" adapter and its just a little too tall.How do you guys do it? I appreciate any help you guys can offer.Thanks, Bill

 

[JMB Justin]

I guessed with a wrench LOL
Justin

 

[silversrt]

I guessed with a wrench LOL
Justin

 

[silversrt]

I guessed with a wrench LOL
Justin

That is my last option if i cant find the right tool.
Did you at least tighten/torque them in sequence?:dontknow: ...

 

[JMB Justin]

I did tighten them in sequence, I dont see what other options you would have on torqueing them (perhaps a 7/16 swivel socket would clear?)
Justin

 

[McLuvin]

Bump! I am wondering the same thing. I guessed but I dont like it. One lean cyl after all this loot spent would really suck!

 

[Slitherbeast]

I am of the opinion that the torque value isn't as important as just getting it flat! Get the bolts as close to the same torque without threat of stripping the threads!

 

[rare03srt10]

ive assembled lots of different engines and i dont use a torque wrench for intake/exhaust bolts. Just internal things like head bolts, cam bolts, ect. Like they said just tighten them in a seq and use your arm as a torque wrench so they all feel about the same. the gasket isnt going to allow anything threw though

 

[viperhauler]

i guessed with a wrench on the outside and torqued on the inside...and did them in sequence, as well...

 

[yellowfever#154]

Just make sure they are tight is all that matters.

 

[viperhauler]

That's what she said

 

[hankthetank]

what is the correct sequence?

 

[breederofkoi]

what is the correct sequence?

Don't know what they claim the sequence is, but I'd just start in the center and work out from there...

 

[hankthetank]

Don't know what they claim the sequence is, but I'd just start in the center and work out from there...

thanks.......

 

[breederofkoi]

thanks.......

Why do I have the feeling your being a smart ass "like most times"

 

[rare03srt10]

You can reuse the gaskets.
10-15 inch pounds first round.
Final Torque- 95 inch pounds.

So LOWER bolts first (center out) drivers side (alternate front and rear) then
LOWER bolts, (center out) pass side (alternate front and rear).
Then UPPER bolts (center out, alternate), driver's side
then
UPPER bolts (center out, alternate), pass side.

No goop, just clean.

Ronnie

Found here:

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=771107

 

[rare03srt10]

 

[breederofkoi]

Center out... Woo hoo, I get a gold start by my name for this week...

 

[hankthetank]

Why do I have the feeling your being a smart ass "like most times"

hmmm, i have no idea.......is that a bad thing?:dontknow:

 

[hankthetank]

Found here:

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=771107

thanks brotha!!!!