Coolant Bypass Pipe Torque Specs

for 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L I6 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleed Screw

Open during fill

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

—

Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

—

Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

—

Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

—

Housing Bolts

Critical

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

—

Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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1990 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

7 fasteners