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Old May 6, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Default Diff Torque Specs for diff engines

I have a 2000 xj that I am building and installing a 1994 4.0L engine into. I was just curious if the torque specs would be the same for both engines. I have the factory service manual which has just about every torque spec for every tiny bolt you could ever want in it. However, I just don't have anything to cross reference it against for the 1994. Anyone know where I could find that info?
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Old May 6, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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which bolts exactly do you need torque specs for, i got the 93 and 95 service manuals and could look at them for you
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Old May 6, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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They are largely the same.

FSM torque specs are on my site under "Tech" - I've got more I need to put up, but you should find useful information there. Link in sig
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Old May 6, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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There is only one head bolt that gets less torque cause it pertrudes into the water jacket. That would be the front right one.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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I found out that my Haynes manual covers all the years. So I am all set. Thanks guys!
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Old May 6, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SpruceJedi
I found out that my Haynes manual covers all the years. So I am all set. Thanks guys!
You're welcome and BTW, be sure to use hi temp thread sealant on the afore mentioned bolt.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 05:08 AM
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And just to make sure you know they are two different engines right?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Yes I am aware of the differences between the 1994 and 2000 4.0 engines.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Juat making sure boss... Lol... Goodluck and looks like u got ur answers already...
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
You're welcome and BTW, be sure to use hi temp thread sealant on the afore mentioned bolt.
Not strictly necessary - I have used RTV Black, RTV Copper, plumbers' PTFE pipe dope, and Loctite PST on that screw at various times - always with good results.

Considering the end of the screw is in the water jacket, it doesn't really get as hot as you might think. The FSM specifies LocTite PST - which is a relatively low-temp sealant.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 5-90

Not strictly necessary - I have used RTV Black, RTV Copper, plumbers' PTFE pipe dope, and Loctite PST on that screw at various times - always with good results.

Considering the end of the screw is in the water jacket, it doesn't really get as hot as you might think. The FSM specifies LocTite PST - which is a relatively low-temp sealant.
I've used RTV myself. I just pass on what the specs called for. The tube says Hi Temp, but you and I both know its nothing more than thread dope. Lol
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