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1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

5.7L V8 LT1•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

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Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4898 Fluid7 DTC680 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

cooling

Water Pump Torque Specs

for 1997 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8 LT1 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Fan Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

If accessed

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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