I need the head bolt torque sequence please

1999 DODGE CARAVAN
11,800 MILES
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KOHLLINK
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Just need the head bolt sequence and torque specs on a 3.8l dodge grand caravan.
Jun 9, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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See below

(2) All bolts except No. 9 (8-mm bolt) must be tightened to specification in sequence. See Fig. 6. No. 9 bolt should be tightened to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m) after all other bolts are tightened to specification

Jun 9, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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Torque sequences are always the same. Start in the middle and work toward the ends while alternating sides.
Jun 9, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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Thank you rasmataz I'm going to take the heads to a machine shop to have them checked for warping and look for cracks. Anything else should I be looking for? I've never done this before but I'm not scared .
Jun 9, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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Your on the right direction-go do it and let us know what's going on-
Jun 9, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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Thanks again razmataz I'll keep you posted!
Jun 9, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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Your welcome
Jun 10, 2012 at 3:46 AM