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2008 BMW M3 E90

4.0L V8 S65•RWD•DCT•gas

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Piston Rings - All Torque Specs

for 2008 BMW M3 E90 4.0L V8 S65 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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