Apply Permatex
No.
2 to the two ribs in the cylin-
der
head next to thermostat water passage.
1 1
Lightly coat both sides of a new cylinder head
gasket with
Gasket Sealing Compound. Install the
gasket and cylinder head. Tighten the cylinder
head screws
in
stages to the final torque
of
216
to
240
in
. Ibs. (24 to 27 N·m), following the sequence
shown.
Install the cylinder head screws dry. Do
not use sealant on threads.
3
----4
2
1
6
5
Torque Sequence
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Install the thermostat assembly (and temperature
switch, if equipped) in the cylinder head.
Install thermostat cover and O-ring. Torque
screws
60 to
84
in. Ibs. (7 to 9 N·m).
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of
two
new
exhaust cover gaskets. Install the inner
and outer exhaust covers. Tighten the screws
to
a
torque
of
95 to 130 in. Ibs.
(11
to 14 N·m), starting
with
the
center screws. I
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