Exhaust Manifold torque

[Pete]

Does anyone know what the proper torque is for the exhaust manifold on a 2005 trailblazer with a six cylinder engine?

 

[Mooseman]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=2005+trailblazer+exhaust+manifold+torque

Spoiler

18 ft.lbs

 

[Jeremy2994]

BlazingTrails recommends to use anti-seize on the manifold bolts to get a better grip on the threads and provide a better torque.

 

[BlazingTrails]

Apply thread lock as well these bolts are known to back out after a while.

Actually I recommend the opposite, I apply anti seize compound to all of the manifold bolts I install because the bolts tend to break off when removed. When properly torqued they will not come out on their own.

Actually any time I install bolts into aluminum I apply anti size compound with few exceptions. It also lubricates the threads and you get a more accurate torque reading.

There are obviously some things that do need thread locker however, shortlist being things like flywheel bolts, safety items, timing components etc.

Imo

 

[Jeremy2994]

Actually I recommend the opposite, I apply anti seize compound to all of the manifold bolts I install because the bolts tend to break off when removed. When properly torqued they will not come out on their own.

Actually any time I install bolts into aluminum I apply anti size compound with few exceptions. It also lubricates the threads and you get a more accurate torque reading.

There are obviously some things that do need thread locker however, shortlist being things like flywheel bolts, safety items, timing components etc.

Imo

I was really thinking about mentioning to use anti-seize instead but many users have reported completely missing 1 or more bolts from the manifold. Which is why sometimes thread lock is recommended. But since you provided a great explanation I'll go with anti-seize then. Thank you!

 

[Mounce]

Personally I'd rather have missing/loose bolts than broken ones that have to be drilled out then tapped.

 

[Tiggerr]

Personally I'd rather have missing/loose bolts than broken ones that have to be drilled out then tapped.

Amen to that! Just be sure to use a nice light coating of antisieze. Too much will affect the torque. Don't need to have it gooped on there.