Intake Manifold: Installation
- Apply a globule of Hylomar (SQ32M) sealing compound, or equivalent, to notches formed between cylinder head and block. See Figure.
- Locate NEW seals in position with their ends engaged in notches formed between cylinder heads and block. See Figure.
- Apply Hylomar (SQ32M) sealing compound, or equivalent, on corners of cylinder head, manifold gasket and manifold, around water passage joints. See Figure.
- Fit manifold gasket with "FRONT" to front and open bolt hole at right front side. See Figure.
- Fit gasket clamps but do not fully tighten bolts at this stage.
- Locate manifold on to cylinder head.
- Clean threads of manifold securing bolts.
- Fit all manifold bolts and tighten them a little at a time, evenly, alternate sides working from center to each end and finally tighten to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.). See Figure.
- Tighten gasket clamp bolts to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.). See Figure.