engine
Short Block Replacement Torque Specs
for 1994 Dodge Viper 8.0L V10 · RWD
Units
12 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Connecting Rod Bolts✓ Verified
CriticalTTY - critical torque plus angle
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt✓ Verified
CriticalOften TTY - check spec, may require impact
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
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Electrical Connector Bolts
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
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Flywheel Bolts
CriticalOften TTY, tighten in star pattern
70 lb-ft · 95 Nm
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Gasket Surface Bolts
CriticalClean mating surfaces
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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Main Bearing Cap Bolts✓ Verified
CriticalTTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
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Oil Drain Plug
CriticalUse new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
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Oil Pan Bolt
Critical9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Oil Pump Bolts
Critical9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Sensor Mounting Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm
CriticalTighten in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts✓ Verified
Critical50 lb-ft · 68 Nm
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