hello:

i'm going to replace the rotted exhuast manifolds on my '97 v6, i searched the service manual CD but could not find a torque rating for the manifold bolts, or a snug pattern. does anyone know the recommended torque for these bolts?

many thanks

 

15-22 ft. lbs. Snug them all by hand, then snug them all with a socket, then start with the two center bolts then the two outer ones in the front, then the outer ones in the back, when you torque them, repeat for other side. Don't worry about being too accurate about sequence, as with the tourqe spec's. good luck.