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Torque setting for exhaust manifold bolts

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:38 pm
by arkell
Just put stainless steel downpipes on my bike, done em all up, flicked it on and seems to be leaking a bit from the join. Gaskets look fine.

How many torques should i be turning these bolts too (the two bolts on each header) as Im reallly worried about overtightning and shearing them..

any suggestions as cant find it in either manual

Re: Torque setting for exhaust manifold bolts

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:04 pm
by RedexRobB
you should really put in new gaskets, they might look ok but could be well flattened.

doesnt say in the manual does it? Id say i do em up as tight as i can without being overly tight. They dont need to be extension bar tight, just enough that you need to put a bit of extra force on the ratchet.

Re: Torque setting for exhaust manifold bolts

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:08 pm
by arkell
Will tighten em a little more tomorrow then, and if that dont work will get some gaskets

cheers