jvog

So I should be getting my shortblock tomorrow and will be swapping everything over soon. Are there any problems that you guys know of when transferring parts from a Romeo engine onto a teksid block? Also, can I just go with the torque specs for my motor, or should I look at the torque specs for a 96-98 cobra seeing as thats what the teksid came in? I'd imagine they would be different so I should probably look at the cobra specs..

mustangman281

No different. use the 2v torque specs.

Torque Specifications
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Main bearing cap adjusting bolts a — —
EGR sensor bracket 10 89
Belt idler pulley 25 18 —
Oil filter 15 11 —
Oil filter adapter insert 58 43 —
Camshaft sprocket bolt a — —
Connecting rod bolt a — —
Engine mount nuts 150 111 —
Engine mount-to-cylinder block bolts 70 52 —
Exhaust manifolds a — —
Engine front cover bolts a — —
Drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18 —
A/C muffler 20 15 —
Battery cable support brackets 20 15 —
Cylinder head bolt a — —
Pulley-to-crankshaft bolt a — —
EGR valve to intake manifold 25 18 —
EGR valve tube to exhaust manifold fittings 40 30 —
Intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolt 25 18 —
Main bearing cap bolt a — —
Oil filter adapter bolts 25 18 —
Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 — 89
Oil pump screen cover and tube-to-oil pump bolt 10 — 89
Oil pan-to-cylinder block bolt a — —
Flywheel 80 59
Oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts a — —
Oil pump-to-cylinder block bolt 10 — 89
Oil pump screen cover and tube-to-main bearing cap stud spacer bolt 25 18 —
Water pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Cam cover bolt a — —
Water pump-to-cylinder block bolt 25 18 —
Water bypass tube 25 18 —
EGR tube nuts (2 req'd) 40 30 —
Power steering pump to engine 25 18 —
Power steering reservoir bolts 10 — 89
Water outlet connector bolts 25 18 —
Camshaft cap cluster to cylinder head bolts 10 — 89
Torque converter nuts 25 18 —
Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18 —
Transmission filler tube bolt 47 35 —
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 —
Ignition coil bolts 6 — 53
Generator brace bolts 10 — 89
Primary timing chain guide-to-engine bolts 10 — 89
Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 — 89
Rear seal retainer bolts 10 — 89
Pressure plate bolts 2 47
Spark plugs 18 13 —
Sensor assembly—crankshaft timing bolt 10 — 89
Sensor assembly—camshaft timing bolt 10 — 89
Fuel rail studs 10 — 89
Engine coolant sensor 15 11 —
Exhaust manifold—stud to cylinder head 10-13 7-10 —
Throttle body adaptor bolts a — —
Throttle body bolts 10 — 89
Idle air control valve 10 — 89
RFI capacitor nut 10 — 89
Generator bolts 25 18 —
Oil pan drain plug 14 10 —
Water bypass tube bracket bolt 25 18 —
Subframe bolts 115 85 —
Battery lead to generator 10 — 89
EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket 10 — 89
Pipe plug—water drain 20 15 —
Spacer—screen and cover assembly to main bearing cap stud 25 18 —
Wiring harness retainer nut 10 — 89
Oil pressure switch a
A/C muffler stud to cylinder head 10 — 89
Connector—EGR tube to exhaust manifold 50 37 —

2v Cylinder head

use SAE30 to lubricate
stage1: 30ft-lb
stage2: +90 degrees
stage3: loosen all bolts at least 1 full turn
stage4: 30ft-lb
stage5: +90degrees
stage6: +90degrees
and I hope I don’t have to remind you to NEVER REUSE HEADBOLTS on a mod motor

jvog

You are the man! What are the dashes? Specs that were unavailable? Also, is the first unit of measure a newton meter? Never heard of it being used on a car lol.

mustangman281

the 3 spots are Nm lb, ft lb and in lb. If there is a dash that means it does not apply.

jvog

Cool thanks, what do I do for things like the cam sprockets and oil pan bolts that don't have anything? Just torque them down or what...

mustangman281

oil pan bolts 15 ft lbs

cam sprocket bolts 30ft lbs plus 90*

jvog

Thanks again man, but just to verify, the softer aluminum block has the same torque specs as a cast iron block? That just doesn't seem to make sense to me..

jvog

bump..also, what is the best sealer to use for the rear main cover (the thing that holds the main seal)

jvog

One last bump for any last help/advice..

Stevecooper

Right stuff.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...sket_Maker.htm