replacing head gasket north star V8 LD8
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replacing head gasket north star V8 LD8
Hi!
I'm going to replace the head gasket on my Deville.
I cant find the bolt torque values anywhere except for this post:
'GM has revised the head bolt torque values and tightening procedure as follows:
[ol][*]In sequence, torque all bolts to 30 ft.-lbs.[*][*]In sequence, rotate all bolts an additional 70°.[*][*]In sequence, rotate all bolts an additional 60°.[*][*]In sequence, rotate all bolts another 60°.[*][*]Torque the front three M6 head bolts to 106 in.-lbs.[*]
[/ol] Because the Northstar V8s are aluminum, thread damage is not unusual. GM's recommended thread repair kit is J42385-500 for main and head bolts, and J42385-2000 for other fasteners.'
Is this al the info I need? I'm not to experienced with replacing a head gasket so I would really appreciate a little help
Also, while working on the engine this time would anyone recommend any upgrades to the engine to improve its lifespan?
Thanks,
Hugo
I'm going to replace the head gasket on my Deville.
I cant find the bolt torque values anywhere except for this post:
'GM has revised the head bolt torque values and tightening procedure as follows:
[ol][*]In sequence, torque all bolts to 30 ft.-lbs.[*][*]In sequence, rotate all bolts an additional 70°.[*][*]In sequence, rotate all bolts an additional 60°.[*][*]In sequence, rotate all bolts another 60°.[*][*]Torque the front three M6 head bolts to 106 in.-lbs.[*]
[/ol] Because the Northstar V8s are aluminum, thread damage is not unusual. GM's recommended thread repair kit is J42385-500 for main and head bolts, and J42385-2000 for other fasteners.'
Is this al the info I need? I'm not to experienced with replacing a head gasket so I would really appreciate a little help
Also, while working on the engine this time would anyone recommend any upgrades to the engine to improve its lifespan?
Thanks,
Hugo
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