Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1978 Oldsmobile 88 350ci V8 Diesel · RWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolts

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Crankshaft balancer/hub bolt

Critical

200 lb-ft · 271 Nm

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Timing cover bolts

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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1978 OLDSMOBILE 88

3 fasteners