04-01-08, 08:15 AM
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| Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Member of Air Fuel Tuning (Cadillac Division)  | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inside The Northstar PCM Age: 41 | |
| Re: Root Cause of Head gasket Failure and a Fix?
Torque Specifications: 1993-1999 Head Bolt Torque- First Pass ----- 30 lb ft
- Second Pass -- +70°
- Third Pass ---- +60°
- Fourth Pass -- +60° (190 Degrees total)
2000-2003 Head Bolt Torque:- First Pass ------ 30 lb ft
- Second Pass -- +70°
- Third Pass ---- +60°
- Fourth Pass -- +45° (175 Degrees total)
2004-2008 Head Bolt Torque:- First Pass ------ 22 lb ft
- Second Pass -- +60°
- Third Pass ---- +60°
- Final Pass ---- +60° (180 degrees Total)
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