Xscort

I've searched and gotten mixed results. I also have the Service manual. The manual says 7.2lbf-ft for the B18B (page 6-15) cam holder bolts....I searched and saw 20ft/lbs. Which is it? I've already broken one off!! And have been working for 2hrs trying to extract it!! The LS has the long on the inside and short on the outside holder bolts. I know 20ft/lbs seems right for the GSR, but not the LS.

Does anyone have a definite answer?

7.2lbt/ft would be like "86.4in/lb" since I'm using the inches torque wrench??

Xscort

somebody!

b20vtek

I have done a ton of those, always torque them to 8lbs and never had a problem

AllmotorGSReg

6mm cam holder bolts are good 7-8 ft/lbs

Xscort

BINGO thanks a mil!! There's some misinformation floating around here....some people have said 20ft/lb which applies for the GSR, but they also said **** ould apply to LS, they were wrong....NOW I'm screwed trying to get that damn broken bolt out since I did 20ft/lb. Wish me luck!!

Also, does 86.4 "in/lb" translate to the 7.2 "ft/lb"????

mouab18c1

iTrader: (5)

i usually just hand tigthend my cam caps bolts on my gsr. never had a problem

non-VTEC

umm...i hope no one does this for real....you can get a 30 dollar torque wrench that will do the job.

DaiJekBok

Not trying to be a dong, but why would you search for torque specs if you have the service manual and then go with what you found online versus what's printed in said manual?

mouab18c1

iTrader: (5)

I DO, and yes i have a torque wrench. i make sure they're tight. using an oversize rachet to torque these bolts usually just snap em. my hand tighten is pretty tight. i've done it to many cars and yet no problem