hey where did you get those torque specs from. Because the write-up that we have has all bolts to be tightened to the same torque. Just wondering to know which is correct?

 

I pulled it off all data. and double checked with the manual we have here at work.

 

if you get me the 8th digit of your vin I can confirm if they are the correct torques etc.

Step 1 Tighten center fasteners 1 thru 6 to 33 Nm (24 ft.lbs.), then outer fasteners 7 thru 10 to 28 Nm (20 ft.lbs.) Step 2 Tighten center fasteners 1 thru 6 to 67 Nm (48 ft.lbs.), then outer fasteners 7 thru 10 to 28 Nm (20 ft.lbs.). Step 3 Tighten center fasteners 1 thru 6 to 67 Nm (48 ft.lbs.), then outer fasteners 7 thru 10 to 28 Nm (20 ft.lbs.). Step 4 Turn all fasteners 1 thru 10 1/4 turn (90 degrees). Do not use a torque wrench for this step.

thats for a 420A engine

2)Apply engine oil to the threaded portions of bolts and to the washers. (3)According to the tightening sequence, tighten the bolts to the specified torque 78 Nm (58 ft.lbs.) using special tool (MB991654). (4)Loosen bolts completely. (5)Retighten the loosened bolts to 20 Nm (14.5 ft.lbs.) in the specified tightening sequence. (6)Make a paint mark across each bolt head and cylinder head. (7)Give a 90° turn to the bolts in the specified tightening sequence. (8)Give another 90° turn to the bolts and make sure that the paint mark on the head of each bolt and that on the cylinder head are on the same straight line. Caution 1.If the bolt is turned less than 90°, proper fastening performance may not be expected. When tightening the bolt, therefore, be careful to give a sufficient turn to it. 2.If the bolt is overtightened, loosen the bolt completely and then retighten it by repeating the tightening procedure from step (1).

thats for a 4G63 engine

 

those specs are right out of the Mitsubish manual

 

I highly appreciate it moronicicon!

 

one more good question! Any suggestions on the sealer? RTV Silicone? what is reccomended?????

 

sealer? for what?I don't put any kind of sealer on the head gasket at all. the only place I can think of for sealer is on valve cover gasket at half circle part of the gasket. Other than that there might be sealer on the back of the head where the housing for coolant is.

 

Thats what I mean! Valve cover! and anywheres else that might need it!