He's just trying to save you some time, now and in future questions. A Haynes or Chilton would have exact manufacturer specs for the torque required for the intake bolts; plus, it would be safer following their directions (if they were available) rather than those on an online forum, be it as awesome as the TCCA or nutty like one of the other online forums.Originally posted by downstroy@Feb 28 2004, 10:11 AM
I've done quite a bit of work on my Taurus without a manual, and never used a manual. All of the work done has turned out fine ... thanks for that sterling piece of advice
No, you don't strip the holes, you snap the bolts. Trust me, I've been there.Originally posted by biteableniles@Feb 28 2004, 11:16 AM
All I know is that if you tighten it too much on my Duratec (which isn't that much since the Duratec is that nice, hard metal aluminum, har har), you can strip the holes really easily.
No problemOriginally posted by downstroy@Feb 28 2004, 10:11 AM
I've done quite a bit of work on my Taurus without a manual, and never used a manual. All of the work done has turned out fine ... thanks for that sterling piece of advice
9 qts. to fill, excluding the filter. There, now he doesn't need your manual Mike.Originally posted by mwt+Feb 28 2004, 05:00 PM-->QUOTE (mwt @ Feb 28 2004, 05:00 PM)<!--QuoteBegin-downstroyNo problem@Feb 28 2004, 10:11 AM
I've done quite a bit of work on my Taurus without a manual, and never used a manual. All of the work done has turned out fine ... thanks for that sterling piece of advice
When it comes time to change your oil and you want to know how much to buy,PM me and I look it up in my manual so you won't be bothered with it. [/b]
Wow, you actually scared the heck outta me, Bob9 qts. to fill, excluding the filter. There, now he doesn't need your manual Mike.
I know the 97 upper intake is about 60 ft-lbs, not sure on the 91 though.[/b]