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why not pay and read the service manual like we must do.
and not get lies, or guessing, you build engines off rumors"?
really?
here it is posted 1000 times now
Call any major autoparts store for the correct answer. There are updated torque specs for the gm 3.4 vs in order to deal with a common issue of leaking intake manifold gaskets. They should have the correct updated spec for you vehicle based on the specific Vin number
Here is a suggested updated torque spec for this engine's rocker arm bolts;
Rocker arms
Step one: Torque to 11 ft lbs then tighten an additional 90 degrees of bolt head rotation. Some guys don't fuss with the torque specs and just get them good and tight. Either way, be careful, as the heads are aluminum. You do not want to over tighten these bolts
remove valve cover remove center bolt on rocker arm, it could be a 10mm put new rockerarm in tighten to specification. it could be 15 - 20 ft.lbs. of torque. e-mail me engine size and will email you torque spec tomorrow
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