I got the bolts out of the cylinder head and am getting ready to bolt the rockers back on. Does anyone use blue thread locker on these to keep them from backing out or should I just torque 'em down per the FSM?
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I got the bolts out of the cylinder head and am getting ready to bolt the rockers back on. Does anyone use blue thread locker on these to keep them from backing out or should I just torque 'em down per the FSM?
I just torque to spec, but Blue locker won't hurt.. personal choice.
Do you knw the torque spec for rocker arm install
Haynes manual gives
2.0L (79 thru 1982) and 2.6L 4cyl
camshaft bearing cap bolts - 15 ft-lbs
2.0L (1983 thru 1989) and 2.4L 4 cyl
camshaft bearing cap bolts (rocker arm shaft bolts)
8 x 25 - 15 to 19 ft lbs
8 x 65 - 14 to 15 ft lbs
3.0L v6
rocker arm shaft bolts - 180 in-lbs