2021 MCLAREN 720S

4.0L V8 Twin Turbo•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor474 Torque1582 Fluid8 DTC1820 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

engine

Long Block Replacement Torque Specs

for 2021 McLaren 720S 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo · RWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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—

Cylinder Head Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

33.2 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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—

Exhaust Manifold Nuts★ OEM verified

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

25.8 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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—

Intake Manifold Bolt★ OEM verified

Critical

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

40.6 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug★ OEM verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

17.7 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolt

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt★ OEM verified

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

19.9 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm★ OEM verified

Critical

Tighten in sequence

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts★ OEM verified

Critical

36.9 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts★ OEM verified

Tighten in sequence

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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