Thread: Rover D2 V8 4.0 torque settings

Originally Posted by James445F

Hi does anyone know the torque settings for the plenum to lower intake manifold and lower intake manifold to heads (Bosch engine) ? My workshop manual doesn't specify on the intake .. Also Should I use any thread lock?
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plenum to lower intake: 22nm (16 ft lb) Note: proper sequence!!

lower intake to heads: initial 10nm (8 ft lb) then 51nm (38 ft lb) -don't forget to tighten in sequence!!

Don't need thread lock but Locktite 518 (cling wrap thin layer) on mating surfaces.
cheers