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C4 Flexplate to engine torque specs....needed

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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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what is the torque specs for a C4 flex plate to crank

66 c4 302

i think i read 80 somewhere i dont know if that is right?
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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no one?
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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I always just put them in and give them a light "bump" with an impact. I have never ever had any problems with them.
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Default RE: C4 Flexplate to engine torque specs....needed

Same here. Torqued it once. They backed out a month later.
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Default RE: C4 Flexplate to engine torque specs....needed

75 - 85 ft-lbs.Use some teflon pastetype pipe sealant on the threads to keep any oil from leaking out the holes. Tighten the bolts in stages in a criss-cross pattern.



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