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1997 BMW 850I E31

5.0L V12 M70RWDAUTOMATICgas
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cooling

Radiator Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW 850i E31 5.0L V12 M70 · RWD
Units

11 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Screws
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Fan Shroud Bolts
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Hose Clamps
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Lower Hose Clamp
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Mounting Bolts
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Radiator Mount Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Transmission Cooler Lines
Critical
Use new O-rings
24 lb-ft · 33 Nm
Upper Hose Clamp
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
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