mickytrus Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Tomorrow I will install the Heads on the 2.2L Could someone give me their explanation of what they are doing to torque the heads?(all I got is the Hayes book... It's pretty much a headache to use the book) What is the acceptable method in the forum for torquing the heads on .... torque sequence (and loosen then tightening process) Thanks, Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 torque all in sequence from center to outers, all to 27, then all to 37, then all to 47 ft/lbs. loosen all bolts 180 degrees, basically til loose, no torque tighten center bolts to 24 ft/lbs tighten outers to 19 ft/lbs tighten all in sequence from center to outers, first 90 degrees. Then again around an additional 90 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickytrus Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks! Gloyale. on the part, [[[ loosen all bolts 180 degrees, basically til loose, no torque ]]] Start with center bolts? (loosening) 180 degrees/ (half turn counter clockwise) (bolts will actually be loose on just a half of a turn?) { This half turn CC will yield a no torque bolt ] Got the idea on the rest of it...... Thanks, Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 loosen in revers order. Outers first, then centers. and yes 180 loosened should yeild basically no torque. at least lesd than the 24/19 ft/lbs you will be going up to before the final 90+90 degree tightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickytrus Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Dig it! Thanks! Hopefully, she'll be motoring again real soon....... Updates are forthcoming......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickytrus Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Well, she is running. got about 25 miles on her. Seems to be running well.. Was stalling out a couple times...... strange@#$??? May have been a vacuum leak.. found a rubber cap/plug all cracked,,, replaced it... it was a 1/8" vacuum tap on the intake manifold sorta near pcv valve. downstream about two inches towards passengerside head... I don't know why the taping is there, wondering if anyone might know? Also, I could not remember where the battery ground wire bolts to? Where should it be bolted to? I bolted it through intake manifold bolt (one closest to firewall) I just was drawing a blank.. on that one. Thanks, Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru Scott Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Good work getting that done in the field! The battery ground goes to a small bracket at the starter, where it bolts to the bellhousing. Intake manifold bolt would be a poor choice, as it does not torque down very tight, so the manifold is free to float just a little on the heads with expansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickytrus Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks! Yeah, it certainly was a nervewracking experience. I will look tomorrow..at the Outback . I think my Loyale's (have three Loyales but, only one is still amongst the living others-" yard planters") Had theirs mounted in that fashion.... If the outback doesn't have that bracket, I will have to swipe it from one of the "yard planters"...... and that would be cool! When cars share their parts... then their spirits get to live on! thanks Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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