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need to know the torque and sequence of header bolts

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alright, i have somehow misplaced my haynes manual and i was needing to know what the torque on tightening header bolts are. also what sequence do they need to be tightened in, if any. thanks in advance.
 

Jason 302

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Well, no sequence that I'm aware of. You'll be lucky if you can get a socket on the bolts, I couldn't, so I just snugged them all real good with a wrench and haven't had any problems. Anyway, Hayes says 18-24 lb-ft for everything, 26-32 lb-ft for the Cobra.
 

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You may want to put a little locktite on those suckers too. They have a tendecy to fall out. After first heat cycle, resnug all of them. Goodluck!
 
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Yea, loctite is a good idea, 2 of my header bolts pulled themselves out and I retorqued by hand... you do not want the noise a loose header gives... makes you want to make a sharp turn into a center divider.
 
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