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1981 OLDSMOBILE 98

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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1981 Oldsmobile 98 350ci V8 · RWD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Crankshaft sprocket bolt
Critical
55 lb-ft · 75 Nm
Harmonic balancer bolt
Critical
200 lb-ft · 271 Nm
Oil pan to timing cover bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Timing cover bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Water pump to timing cover bolts
30 lb-ft · 41 Nm
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