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Lower Intake gasket Torque specs.


ka9mgd
03-09-2008, 04:02 AM
Hello all,
I need the torque specs for the lower intake gasket for a 1996 Buick Park avenue with a 3.8 K engine including the torque steps and sequence.

Thanks
maxwedge
03-09-2008, 10:11 AM
Everything is at autozone.com, repair guides.
ka9mgd
03-09-2008, 10:40 AM
Everything is at autozone.com, repair guides.
I allready tried that. The info I believe is incorrect, The spec says 1 foot lb. I found one reference to 11 foot lbs. in a service manual.
maxwedge
03-09-2008, 07:53 PM
Check this thread, easy to find with a site search.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=688011
ka9mgd
03-09-2008, 07:58 PM
Check this thread, easy to find with a site search.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=688011
Thanks but that does not seem to be for a 3.8 k engine for a 1996 park avenue.
BNaylor
03-09-2008, 08:03 PM
Check this thread, easy to find with a site search.http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=688011

Thats for a 3100/3400 Shep.

The torque spec for the LIM bolts is 11 lb-ft or 132 in-lb but I don't know if that should be used on a '96 VIN "K" 3800 for sure and it depends on the gasket manufacturer or whatever specs they provide. For '97 and up it is 11 lb-ft/132 in-lb for sure.
maxwedge
03-10-2008, 02:55 PM
Too much of a rush, sorry guys, thanks Bob.

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