I'm outside working on a 1992 ES300 head gasket, and I realized I don't know what the proper torque rating is on the head bolts. Any help?

Any special procedures to follow on the reinstall specific to this Toyota/Lexus motor?

 

Pheonix might know
AOL IM : Tyosrme257th
or email and contact him that way. he or mcgelliot should know. GOOD LUCK!

let us all know how it went when you are all done

 

The Spec's Are 1st Step 25ft Pounds The First Time Then 90 Degres TheN another 90 Degres The Order Is On The Rear Head
7246
5318
The Front Head Is
8135
6427
So It Goes 12345678 This Is Looking In From The Front Bumper
The Hex Bolts On The Side Torque To 13 Ft Pounds

 

Ps The Intake Bolts Are 13 Foot Pounds

 

All The Spec's Were From Mitchell On Demand

 

You're reading a 1uz-fe manual. Wrong car man.

The OEM spec is 25lb-ft + 2x 1/4 turns. You're going to be *much* better off doing 25lb-ft to 35lb-ft to 50lb-ft. I hope you checked them for flatness using a rated flat straight edge too. Else you'll be re-doing that every 9 months. Ask me how I know.

 

1/4 turn is 90

 

Thanks folks...working on the install right now. Decided to get new head bolts rather than take a chance.