water pump torque spec

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Sep 8, 2010 | 01:47 PM

jorget

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water pump torque spec

i'm replacing my water pump and i want to know how much i need to torque the bolts to. its a 97 4.0

Sep 8, 2010 | 03:15 PM

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I just took a rotary wire brush to the whole gasket till it was shiny and smooth, rtv'ed it and cranked it down. No leaks.

Sep 8, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jorget

i'm replacing my water pump and i want to know how much i need to torque the bolts to. its a 97 4.0

I usually find "German torque" ("gutentiet") to be sufficient.

If you want an actual torque spec, check the Tech section on my website - I probably have it there.

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