1996 Ford Thunderbird torque specs for an intake manifold

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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ISLANDER69X
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1996 Ford Thunderbird 6 cyl Automatic

Hi, my name is christian. I am looking to find out what the torque specifications for an intake manifold on a 1996 ford thunderbird are? If you know the answer, please get back to me asap. If you do not, please let me know so i can search elsewhere
May 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi: THey need to be torqued to between 15 and 22 ft lbs. Here is the sequence to tighten them in:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249084_4_1.jpg

Let me know if this helps. Joe
May 19, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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MANTICAMDAMAN
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I recomend replacing lower intake bolts as the heads like to break leaving the bolt in your car. If you cannot make out specs due to scanned image email me at [email protected] I have the entire ford manual for this car and have taken the whole thing apart many times


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/530778_scan0009_2.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/530778_scan0007_2.jpg

May 23, 2010 at 9:49 PM
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MANTICAMDAMAN
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teh lower bolts are alos 5 N-m or 44.48 lb per inch
May 23, 2010 at 9:51 PM