Thread: help!

yes both arrows should point towards the pulleys (front of the engine) not sure about the torque specs but are you using new head bolts? the old ones are one time use only

I would suggest not jumping to the 37ftlbs at first, step it up in stages. Just my $.02..

Originally Posted by Toms04compg

Yes new head bolts what id did is torque to 37 ft lbs according to the sequence on this site.... Then if im understanding correctly from the 37 ft lb mark turn 120 degree from that point... I just need a little go ahead from anyone whos done these the right way... But good call though

Make sure to put molly lube on the bolt threads and the underside of the bolt head...this is very important. Get them all tight (about 10 ft-lb) and go in sequence to 37 ft-lb. Use an angle gauge and go in sequence to get the 120 degrees.

Maybe it was the S2 or that I had a 97 at the time. I recall the inner 4 bolts getting some additional torque. Anyone?

Never heard of that Bill.

K... likely an early production thing then.

...or Series 1?

No Chuckie Cheese...my 97 Bville was a 97.

Chuckie Cheese lmao!

found something

Cylinder head bolts: 37 ft/lbs + 130 degrees + 30 degrees up to 10/98

Yep... up to Oct of 98. Early production thing.

So take that chuckie cheese!

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Maybe it was the S2 or that I had a 97 at the time. I recall the inner 4 bolts getting some additional torque. Anyone?

Never heard of that. It's just a different torque spec for up to and including 98.

Originally Posted by Toms04compg

No i didnt use any moly lube.... Is this a problem? I torqued to 37 but never did a 120 degree turn yet should i take them out?

Pull them out and lube them if you haven't done the final angle.

Originally Posted by Toms04compg

Hope i didnt waste a new gasket and bolts....

Gasket doesn't care about the 37 ft-lb. It's the 120 degrees that smashes the helico flex. The bolts don't start to stretch until about 90 ft-lb.