00 5.4 Bolt Torque spec needed
 

I need some help from someone that may now a bolt spec. I have a Chiltons book I bought the same time I got the truck but never had to use it and hence cant for the life of me remember where I put it:(

I had a CHT Sensor go bad and while I had the truck apart to replace it figured I would change the thermostat. I need to find out what the torque specs are on the 2 bolts on the water outlet housing on top of the thermostat.
If anyone could get me that it would be greatly appreciated. A web search found no answers to those bolts.

Thanks guys

Ford manual has 18ftlb listed.

chucks bp,
Thanks it was a big help. Need to get this back together so I can start driving it again. Hate the little cars my wife and daughter drive and the compacted feel inside :)

A factory spec I have is 20-30nm (ft lb) so 25 will do it. Mostly I don't bother torquing, just to where it feels good and snug which would probably be that of 25 anyways. Never had a leak yet.

i always do the 1/8 turn rule snug then 1/8th of a turn

Ya, stuff like this is not necessary to torque, like a head bolt or something. Just make sure the stat is the right way up and there is a NEW rubber o-ring for it.