# Correct head Bolt torque specs

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-head-bolt-torque-specs/112461>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler, ptcruiser\
**Created:** [February 19, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-head-bolt-torque-specs/112461 "2018-02-19T04:26:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![redneckred](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/50afbb/32.png) [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-head-bolt-torque-specs/112461/1 "2018-02-19T04:26:04Z")

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I am working on a 2005 PT Cruiser. I had to fix a warped head and valvd job. I am putting the head back on, but I am finding contradicting specs on the torque for the head bolts. I found where the specs are 25 ft lbs, and then 2 sets of 45 with a 1/4 turn after. I have also seen 65 twice, 25, and then 1/4 turn. Can some clarify which is correct and also give me the am shaft cap torque specs also? Thanks in advance.

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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 19, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-head-bolt-torque-specs/112461/2 "2018-02-19T04:38:36Z")

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Here you go.

> **[02 pt cruiser torque for head bolts and cam bolts torque…](https://www.justanswer.com/chrysler/4t5i8-02-pt-cruiser-torque-head-bolts-cam-bolts-torque.html)**
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> 02 pt cruiser torque for head bolts and cam bolts torque - Answered by a verified Chrysler Mechanic

Since the last torque spec is an angle, it means these are toque-to-yield head bolts. Which means they cannot be reused. But instead new head bolts are required.

Tester

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**Author:** ![redneckred](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/50afbb/32.png) [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2018, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-head-bolt-torque-specs/112461/3 "2018-02-19T04:46:12Z")

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Yes sir I got new bolts with the kit. I forgot about that variety, I saw it as well. I heard an updated specs was released and just don’t want to mess the head up again.

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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 19, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-head-bolt-torque-specs/112461/4 "2018-02-19T04:48:37Z")

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Just make sure you lube the threads and the under-side of bolt head/washer to get an accurate torque reading.

Tester