2021 MCLAREN GT

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

Repairs0 Labor477 Torque1554 Fluid8 DTC1820 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls3

engine

Engine Rebuild Torque Specs

for 2021 McLaren GT 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo · RWD

Units

18 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Balance Shaft Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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—

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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—

Cylinder Head Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

33.2 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts✓ 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

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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—

Main Bearing Cap Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

40.6 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolt

Critical

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube✓ Verified

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts✓ Verified

Critical

Replace if worn

19.9 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt✓ Verified

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts✓ Verified

Tighten in sequence

7.4 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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