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columbiA · 05-11-2013, 10:30 PM

Dont use a torque wrench on the manifolds!Just use an 8" ratchet on them & snug them down ,working out from the center.Then recheck after a run.Why people insist on using a T-wrench on an A-except for cyl head,is beyond me.

05-11-2013, 10:30 PM	#11
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Torqueing Manifold bolts Dont use a torque wrench on the manifolds!Just use an 8" ratchet on them & snug them down ,working out from the center.Then recheck after a run.Why people insist on using a T-wrench on an A-except for cyl head,is beyond me.