Torque specs on Exhaust manifold?

MichaelXi · Mar 18, 2004

I've got a friend w/ an SPI sedan. He's got an exhaust leak that I will help fix. What are the torque specs if we have to replace the exhaust manifold gasket?
Any common SPI exhaust problems to be aware of?

tin_maddog · Mar 18, 2004

Torque specs? What're those? lol For the exhaust manifold, I've used (on more than one occasion) the age old method of UNTIL IT'S TIGHT.

JeffescortLX · Mar 18, 2004

the age old method of UNTIL IT'S TIGHT.

Yep me to, tight enough that it does'nt come loose but not too tight to strip or break something.

There is no common problem with the SPI leaking exhaust, so if it does need a new gasket just slap a new one on and tight'en it up.

steble01 · Mar 18, 2004

yes i too have used my trusty calibrated elbow to torque such things

MichaelXi · Apr 3, 2004

Bumping for anyone with actual #'s. The Zetec is 13 ft/lbs....
Now HOW ABOUT the SPI???!!!???

smoke3006 · Apr 3, 2004

From Chilton's

SPI Exhaust Manifold nuts: 20 ft-lbs

Torque specs on Exhaust manifold?

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