The following information is the torque specification and sequence for a 2000 Ford Taurus, equipped with a 3.0L OHV V6:
INTAKE MANIFOLD SIDE
(6) (4) (2) (8)
(5) (1) (3) (7)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SIDE
Start with 1 then 2 and so on.
. Tighten the bolts to 47 ft. lbs
Then back all the off 1 full turn. then in the same order re-tighten to 38Ft lbs. Reason it to get the head gasket to seal and then to even the tension on the head to even out.
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