What is the head stud torque spec on 92-95 Civic Si? I do not have a manual. Exact specifics would be great. -Thanks-

 

it would be 49 lb ft. dont tight it all at once. u have to do it in order startin from inside and out. torque all bolts evenly and then torquei t max to 49

 

1992 D16Z6 factory Helm manual.
1st step: 22ft-lb.
2nd step:53ft-lb.
Coat threads as well as washer between bolt head and washers with clean engine oil first and if the threads are coked up really bad from burnt oil residue then use a brass or SS wire brush to clean them up a bit first.
Here is the tightening sequence.

8 6 2 4 10

9 3 1 5 7
(Front of car)
Another tip that is prevelant especially with the Ew early D motors in 1st gens. When tightening the first few turns make sure you tughten them slowly so as to not strip the threads on the first two bolts. You crank 1 and 2 automatically to 22ft-lb and you risk stripping the threads. Snug them all evenly a couple of turns down then start torquing.

Not trying to rip on anyone or flame, if you do not know then do not post on it. Useless information is worse than no information at all.

Modified by Caleb V at 6:22 AM 12/24/2003


Modified by Caleb V at 6:28 AM 12/24/2003

 

Caleb...this is awesome.

I am buying ARP studs and will use them. Should I use the ARP moly lube and torque to the ARP recommendation or should I use oil and coat to your above recommendations?

 

Use ARP specs and moly lube, ARP will hold more torque before stretching they are designed this way to take more tension than OEM fasteners. If you read on ARPs website they recommend torquing the fasteners to torque specs approximately 5x to normalize friction values to the point where friction is consistent to get the best accurate torque values.

http://www.arp-fasteners.com/m...8.pdf

Lots of good info on their site.
http://www.arp-fasteners.com/