Pontiac Engine Torque Specs

These are general guidelines. Final torque ratings may vary and need to be determined based on application and parts used.

Warning!!! If you are using ARP fasteners, you must use ARP specs and specified lube.
Bolts or Parts	Lube or Sealer	Torque to:
Main Caps	Engine Oil	95 ft-lbs.
Rear Main Cap	Engine Oil	120 ft-lbs.
Stock Connecting Rod Bolts	Assembly Lube	45 ft-lbs.
SD Connecting Rod Bolts	Assembly Lube	65 ft-lbs.
Head Torque Sequence Diagram-Cast Iron Head Torque Sequence Diagram-Edelbrock
Cylinder Heads	Engine oil	95 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in Hex Head)	Engine Oil	55 ft-lbs.
Rocker Arm Nuts Factory Spec from GM	Assembly Lube	Torqued Down Not recommended
Rocker Arm Nuts Aftermarket and/or Machined/Modified Head or Engine	Assembly Lube	Per Lifter Specification. Typically 1/2 to 3/4 turn past zero lash.
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.
Intake Torque Sequence
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.