Pontiac Engine Torque Specs
Pontiac Engine Torque Specs
These are general guidelines. Final torque ratings may vary and need to be determined based on application and parts used.
Bolts or Parts | Lube or Sealer | Torque to: |
Main Caps |
Engine Oil | 95 ft-lbs. |
Rear Main Cap |
Engine Oil |
120 ft-lbs. |
Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you must use their specs. |
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Stock Connecting Rod Bolts | Assembly Lube | 45 ft-lbs. |
SD Connecting Rod Bolts | Assembly Lube | 65 ft-lbs. |
Cylinder Heads |
Engine oil |
95 ft-lbs. |
Rocker Studs (screw-in Hex Head) | Engine Oil | 55 ft-lbs. |
Rocker Arm Nuts (Non-Adjustable Rockers) |
Assembly Lube | 20 ft-lbs. |
Oil Pump Bolts | Engine Oil | 30 ft-lbs. |
Oil Pump Cover Bolts | Engine Oil | 15 ft-lbs. |
Windage Tray | Engine Oil | 15 ft-lbs. |
Oil Pan | Engine Oil | 12 ft-lbs. |
Camshaft Thrust Plate | Engine Oil | 15 ft-lbs. |
Cam Sprocket/Timing Gear (upper) |
Thread Locker | 45 ft-lbs. |
Timing Cover to Block | Engine Oil | 35 ft-lbs. |
Water Pump to Cover | Engine Oil | 10 ft-lbs. |
Single Timing Cover to Intake bolt |
Install rubber o-ring with light RTV silcone | 10 ft-lbs. |
Valley Pan Bolts | Engine Oil | N/A |
Intake Manifold (Cast Iron Heads) |
Non- Hardening Sealer | 40 ft-lbs. |
Valve Cover | Engine Oil | 8 ft-lbs. |
Exhaust Manifold | Anti-Seize Lubricant | 30 ft-lbs. |
Spark Plugs | No Lube or Sealer | 20 ft-lbs. |
Flexplate (Automatic) Flywheel (Clutch) |
Thread Locker | 95 ft-lbs. |
Clutch Pressure Plate | Thread Locker | 25 ft-lbs. |
Centerbolt (Harmonic Damper) |
Thread Locker | 160 ft-lbs. |
Bellhousing (Transmission to Block) |
Engine Oil | 40 ft-lbs. |