engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 Vortec · RWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Torque sequence

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Multi-step + angle

81 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M11)

TTY Bolts. Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: 90 deg. Step 3: 90 deg. Spiral sequence.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

180°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M8)

Upper row small bolts. Tighten to 22 lb-ft in sequence (inner to outer).

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

44 lb-ft · 60 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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2000 GMC SIERRA 1500

12 fasteners