# Bolt Sequence And Torque On Heads, Intake Manifold And Valve Covers

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** valves\
**Created:** [February 17, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584 "2009-02-17T15:53:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![odcblue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7ab992/32.png) [@odcblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/odcblue)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/1 "2009-02-17T15:53:11Z")

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I have a 2001 Dodge Ram V8 5.9 Magnum. I need to know the bolt sequence and torque on the heads, the intake manifold, and the valve covers. If you can help, thank you.

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/2 "2009-02-17T16:33:43Z")

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Either buy a manual at the parts store or check one out of the library.

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**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/3 "2009-02-17T16:39:48Z")

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Pretty much all sequences are to start in the middle in a H pattern working your way out to a BIGGER H until you’re done.

As for the torque…need to check a service manual. Valve covers…unless they’re cast - the torque isn’t that critical. Just make them snug/tight.

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/4 "2009-02-17T16:42:50Z")

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You really need a manual for this. I wouldn’t take anyone’s word for something so critical.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/5 "2009-02-17T19:46:06Z")

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Here’s the specs. [http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528022662c](http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528022662c)

Tester

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**Author:** ![waterboy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/waterboy/32/764_2.png) [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/6 "2009-02-17T23:29:13Z")

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Would those be stretch bolts that he should buy new bolts?

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**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-sequence-and-torque-on-heads-intake-manifold-and-valve-covers/26584/7 "2009-02-18T00:41:58Z")

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I agree with waterboy. Replace the head bolts as a precaution. Any bolt that requires a final torque angle is a torque-to-yield bolt. Even with the quasi-instructions to check for stretching, $50-60 buck for new bolts is just piece of mind.