Was reading my haynes manual and found several different torque specs for the cams bolts. Anywhere from 7ft lb to 14ft lb. Any idea on what the real specs are. Also does anyone know the size or where to get the 2 o-rings that are on the top of the block that the water pipe hooks to.

 

1996 2.5 DOHC (1995-mid1996) Legacy GT

The O rings should be available from the dealer. The torque specs on that 96 EJ25D are different based on position. The bolts closest to the cam gears have a lower spec than the others because they are smaller. That said, the 96 uses shouldered bolts, which are very prone to stretching and breaking. If you're re using these, check each one for deformed threads. I would replace them myself....but only because I've had more than 3 with stretched threads. Also, double check that the specs are in ft/lbs and not in/lbs. The Haynes manual has some listed in each spec, so it's easy to break one trying to get _ft/lbs instead of in/lbs.

 

Good luck,

Jay Storm

On the cam bolts I would be careful using anyones specs. It would be a good idea as stated above to replace the bolts. I tighten them by feel and it has never failed me. I have torqued them and had them break a few times.