I know the general opinion is that the 11 ft-lb torque on intake is considered to be too little, leading to gasket failure. What is the "new" higher torque value recommended? 25# same as NA 3.8s ?
Thanks
Adam
22 is tops for sure. I stopped at 15-20. But yes, the best way is to step through the cross sequence as described. Shouldn't have any problems that way.I don't think it's the 11# so much as failing to do a followup re-torque soon after - suggest maybe 22# max, but only after you let the install sit overnite, and do a second/final re-torque. Might want to step thru and follow the pattern in the book...10#, then 15#, then 22#, then 22# again later, as an example.