ncriderforks that would be great for a torque down pattern and maybe the torques if you can get them. Kinda odd how the gaskets differ, Both have aluminum cores and a gasket material yet the quality of the material pribably differs greatly, Brian

 

OEM head gaskets all the way...don't even bother with aftermarket...been there done that.

 

TORQUE IS AS FOLLOWS

Torque all bolts evenly in criss cross pattern

1) Torque bolts to 22 ft lbs.
2) Torque bolts to 51 ft lbs.
3) Loosen bolts evenly 180 degrees. (1/2 turn)
4) Loosen bolts again 180 degrees. (1/2 turn)
5) torque bolts to 11 ft lbs.
6) Tighten bolts 90 degrees
7) Finally, tighten another 90 degrees.

Install 2 6mm bolts and tighten to 6 ft lbs.

 

Damn i bet if I did that the gasket wouldnt have leaked, All I did was tighten it twice through and that was it. Thanks alot man! that is great info! Brian

 

MAKE SURE THE GASKET IS ON THE RIGHT AY TOO. IF NOT THE HOLES FOR THE COOLIN SYSTEM WON'T BE OPEN

 

ok, the front tab should be facing the front correct? But it could also be on worng because the left side might have to where the right side is. I put it on the way i thought it was when I seen it sitting on it, thanks, Brian

 

Hold on, is it a 400 or 500? 400 is different than a 500 when torqueing bolts

 

Sorry i dont think i posted the size lol, its for a 400, Is yours right then? Thanks, Brian

 

400 torque--- 10 lbs in star pattern. then 18-20 lbs in same pattern.

 

TAB SHOULD BE FACING EXHAUST