water pump bolt torque spec?

[cobram at juno.com]

 Keith Lawyer <wbr90 at yahoo.com> writes:

> I've gotta replace the water pump in my '81 4k
> tomorrow, 1.7l engine.  Anyone know of the appropriate
> torque spec upon replacement?  Even a ballpark?

Don't know what the factory spec is, I usually just tighten bolts by
feel.  But a rule of thumb is 15 ft/lbs for new bolts with clean holes,
wait a while for any settling,  then torque to between 20-25 ft/lbs.  

BCNU,
Cobram at Juno.Com
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/index.html

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