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1971 PONTIAC LEMANS

455ci V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1971 Pontiac LeMans 455ci V8 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolt

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Harmonic balancer bolt

Critical

160 lb-ft · 217 Nm

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Oil pan bolt (front, if loosened)

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Timing cover bolt (5/16")

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Water pump bolt

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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