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Engine Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications for GM 4.3L-262ci-V6

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

12	Ft-Lbs
144	In-Lbs
16.27	N-m

Connects:

Balance Shaft Sprocket To Balance Shaft

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Drive Gear Retaining Stud

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

15	Ft-Lbs
180	In-Lbs
20.34	N-m

Connects:

Balance Shaft Sprocket To Balance Shaft

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Driven Gear Bolt - 2 Steps: 15 FtLbs; +35degs

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

20	Ft-Lbs
240	In-Lbs
27.12	N-m

Connects:

Connecting Rod To Engine Block

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Rod Cap Nuts - 2 Steps: 20 FtLbs; +70degs

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

46	Ft-Lbs
552	In-Lbs
62.37	N-m

Connects:

Cover Plate To Transmission

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Torque Converter Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

75	Ft-Lbs
900	In-Lbs
101.69	N-m

Connects:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

Years:

-1994

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Note:

Vortec - Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

81	Ft-Lbs
972	In-Lbs
109.82	N-m

Connects:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

Years:

1995-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

77	Ft-Lbs
924	In-Lbs
104.4	N-m

Connects:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

Years:

1996-1998

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Note:

Vortec - Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

15	Ft-Lbs
180	In-Lbs
20.34	N-m

Connects:

Crankshaft To Engine Block

Years:

1999-

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Note:

Vortec - Main Bearing Cap Bolts - 2 Steps: 15 FtLbs; +75degs

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

8	Ft-Lbs
96	In-Lbs
10.85	N-m

Connects:

Crankshaft Position Sensor To Engine Block

Years:

-1998

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Note:

Vortec - CMFI/CSEFI Engine

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

15	Ft-Lbs
180	In-Lbs
20.34	N-m

Connects:

Crankshaft Position Sensor To Engine Block

Years:

1999-

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Note:

Vortec - CMFI/CSEFI Engine

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

65	Ft-Lbs
780	In-Lbs
88.13	N-m

Connects:

Cylinder Head To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Head Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

22	Ft-Lbs
264	In-Lbs
29.83	N-m

Connects:

Cylinder Head To Cylinder Head

Years:

1996-

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Note:

Vortec - Head Bolts - LONG - 2 Steps: 22FtLbs; +75deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

22	Ft-Lbs
264	In-Lbs
29.83	N-m

Connects:

Cylinder Head To Cylinder Head

Years:

1996-

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Note:

Vortec - Head Bolts - MEDIUM - 2 Steps: 22FtLbs; +65deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

22	Ft-Lbs
264	In-Lbs
29.83	N-m

Connects:

Cylinder Head To Cylinder Head

Years:

1996-

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Note:

Vortec - Head Bolts - SHORT - 2 Steps: 22FtLbs; +55deg

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

18	Ft-Lbs
216	In-Lbs
24.4	N-m

Connects:

Drain Plug To Oil Pan

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Drain Plug

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

35	Ft-Lbs
420	In-Lbs
47.45	N-m

Connects:

Engine Block To Transmission

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Engine Block to MANUAL Transmission Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

22	Ft-Lbs
264	In-Lbs
29.83	N-m

Connects:

Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Exhaust Manifold - 2 Steps: 11 FtLbs; 22 FtLbs

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

20	Ft-Lbs
240	In-Lbs
27.12	N-m

Connects:

Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Exhaust Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

24	Ft-Lbs
288	In-Lbs
32.54	N-m

Connects:

Fan Blade To Fan Clutch

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Fan to Fan Clutch Bolts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

17	Ft-Lbs
204	In-Lbs
23.05	N-m

Connects:

Fan Clutch To Water Pump

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Fan Assembly to Water Pump Nut

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

75	Ft-Lbs
900	In-Lbs
101.69	N-m

Connects:

Flywheel To Crankshaft

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Flywheel/Driveplate to Crankshaft Bolts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

2.33	Ft-Lbs
28	In-Lbs
3.16	N-m

Connects:

Idle Air Control Valve To Throttle Body

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - IAC Valve Screws - CMFI/CSEFI Engine

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

13	Ft-Lbs
156	In-Lbs
17.63	N-m

Connects:

Idle Air Control Valve To Throttle Body

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - IAC Valve Screws - TBI Engine

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

35	Ft-Lbs
420	In-Lbs
47.45	N-m

Connects:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Intake Manifold Bolts - VIN W - LOWER Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

10	Ft-Lbs
120	In-Lbs
13.56	N-m

Connects:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Intake Manifold Bolts - VIN W - UPPER Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

35	Ft-Lbs
420	In-Lbs
47.45	N-m

Connects:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Intake Manifold Bolts - VIN Z - EXCEPT LOWER REAR

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

41	Ft-Lbs
492	In-Lbs
55.59	N-m

Connects:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Intake Manifold Bolts - VIN Z - LOWER REAR ONLY

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

11	Ft-Lbs
132	In-Lbs
14.91	N-m

Connects:

Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

Years:

1996-

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Note:

Vortec - Intake Manifold - 3 Steps: 2 FtLbs; 9 FtLbs; 11 FtL

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

26	Ft-Lbs
312	In-Lbs
35.25	N-m

Connects:

Oil Line To Adapter

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Cooler Line to Adapter Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

8.33	Ft-Lbs
100	In-Lbs
11.3	N-m

Connects:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Pan Bolts

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

17	Ft-Lbs
204	In-Lbs
23.05	N-m

Connects:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

Years:

-1995

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Pan Nuts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

17	Ft-Lbs
204	In-Lbs
23.05	N-m

Connects:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

Years:

1996-1998

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Pan Bolts

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

18	Ft-Lbs
216	In-Lbs
24.41	N-m

Connects:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

Years:

1996-1998

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Pan Nuts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

18	Ft-Lbs
216	In-Lbs
24.41	N-m

Connects:

Oil Pan To Engine Block

Years:

1999-

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Pan Nuts/Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

65	Ft-Lbs
780	In-Lbs
88.13	N-m

Connects:

Oil Pump To Engine Block

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Oil Pump to Rear Main Cap Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

11	Ft-Lbs
132	In-Lbs
14.91	N-m

Connects:

Oil Seal Retainer To Engine Block

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Rear Main Seal Retainer Bolts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

20	Ft-Lbs
240	In-Lbs
27.12	N-m

Connects:

Rocker Arm To Cylinder Head

Years:

2000-

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Note:

Vortec - Rocker Arm Bolt

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head: Nut

Grade:

20	Ft-Lbs
240	In-Lbs
27.12	N-m

Connects:

Rocker Arm To Rocker Arm Stud

Years:

-1999

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Rocker Arm to Rocker Arm Stud

Type: Stud

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

35	Ft-Lbs
420	In-Lbs
47.45	N-m

Connects:

Rocker Arm Stud To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1999

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Rocker Arm Stud to Cylinder Head

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

11	Ft-Lbs
132	In-Lbs
14.91	N-m

Connects:

Spark Plug To Cylinder Head

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Spark Plug

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

18	Ft-Lbs
216	In-Lbs
24.4	N-m

Connects:

Thermostat Housing Cover To Thermostat Housing

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Thermostat Housing Bolts

Type:

Dim:

Length:

Head:

Grade:

12	Ft-Lbs
144	In-Lbs
16.27	N-m

Connects:

Throttle Body To Intake Manifold

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Throttle Body Bolts/Nuts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

8.83	Ft-Lbs
106	In-Lbs
11.98	N-m

Connects:

Thrust Plate To Engine Block

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Balance Shaft Retainer Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

10.33	Ft-Lbs
124	In-Lbs
14.01	N-m

Connects:

Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

Years:

-1994

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Timing Chain Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

8.83	Ft-Lbs
106	In-Lbs
11.98	N-m

Connects:

Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

Years:

1995-

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Timing Chain Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

21	Ft-Lbs
252	In-Lbs
28.47	N-m

Connects:

Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Camshaft

Years:

All

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Note:

Vortec - Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

46	Ft-Lbs
552	In-Lbs
62.37	N-m

Connects:

Torque Converter To Flywheel

Years:

All

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

7.5	Ft-Lbs
90	In-Lbs
10.17	N-m

Connects:

Valve Cover To Cylinder Head

Years:

-1995

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Valve Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

8.83	Ft-Lbs
106	In-Lbs
11.98	N-m

Connects:

Valve Cover To Cylinder Head

Years:

1996-

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Valve Cover Bolts

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

12	Ft-Lbs
144	In-Lbs
16.27	N-m

Connects:

Valve Lifter Retainer To Cylinder Head

Years:

All

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Hydraulic Lifter Retainer Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

70	Ft-Lbs
840	In-Lbs
94.91	N-m

Connects:

Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft

Years:

All

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Vibration Damper Bolt

Type: Bolt

Dim:

Length:

Head: Hexagon

Grade:

33	Ft-Lbs
396	In-Lbs
44.74	N-m

Connects:

Water Pump To Engine Block

Years:

All

Vote Record: Vote

Note:

Vortec - Water Pump Attaching Bolts