[Gmecm] 88 Buick 3.8L V6

[Scott Feaver]

Bill- I just looked at your pictures, your engine isnt the same as mine so
ignore what I posted!  In a few minutes I'll fire up Mitchells and get you
the proper info.  Looks like you have a Vin 3 motor, is that correct?

Scott
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Feaver" <sfeaver at magma.ca>
To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 9:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Gmecm] 88 Buick 3.8L V6


> Yes they are torque-to-yield..    I just put my heads back on a couple of
> nights ago on a 89 Lesabre with a Vin C 3.8L..
>
> I have to double check in a few minutes for you, but I thought I'd post
this
> right now anyhow.
>
> I believe the spec was to 35 lb-ft, then 130 degrees, and then 30 more on
> all.
>
> In about half an hour I can get at my service book to confirm but I think
> thats right.    Do you need the tightening sequence also?
>
> Scott
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill - Comcast" <b.shaw at comcast.net>
> To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:06 PM
> Subject: [Gmecm] 88 Buick 3.8L V6
>
>
> > Sorry for the off topic question again,  but I'm in the garage about to
> > put the heads back on.  Anyone here know if these head bolts are
> > reusable or torque-to-yield?  Also,  does anyone know the torque specs
> > for these head bolts?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
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