Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1981 Oldsmobile 88 260ci 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

200 lb-ft · 271 Nm

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Oil pan-to-timing cover bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Timing cover bolts

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Water pump bolts

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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