| Buick V-8 |
| Component |
Torque |
| Cylinder
Head Bolts |
350 cu. in. |
80 ft. lbs. |
| 455 cu. in. |
100 ft. lbs. |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts |
25 ft. lbs. |
| Flywheel/Driveplate Bolts |
60 ft. lbs. |
| Intake
Manifold Bolts |
45 ft. lbs. |
| Main Bearing Cap Bolts |
350 cu. in. 1970-72 |
95 ft. lbs. |
| 1973-76 ( All ) |
115 ft. lbs. |
| 1977 and Later |
100 ft. lbs. |
| Oil Pan Bolts |
10 ft. lbs. |
| Oil Pump Cover Screws |
10 ft. lbs. |
| Rocker Arm Cover Bolts |
4 ft. lbs. |
| Rocker Arm Shaft Nuts |
30 ft. lbs. |
| Rod Bearing Cap Nuts/Screws |
350 cu. in. |
1970-73 ( With nut ) |
35 ft. lbs. |
| 1970-73 ( With cap screw ) |
40 ft. lbs. |
| 455 cu. in. ( All ) |
45 ft. lbs. |
| Thermostat Housing-to-Intake Manifold Bolts |
20 ft. lbs. |
| Timing Chain Cover Bolts |
30 ft. lbs. |
| Vibration Damper-to-Crankshaft Bolt |
350 cu. in. |
1970-72 |
120 ft. lbs. |
| 1973-75 |
140 ft. lbs. |
| 1976-77 |
175 ft. lbs. |
| 1978 and Later |
225 ft. lbs. |
| 455 cu. in. |
1970-75 |
200 ft. lbs. |
| 1976 |
225 ft. lbs. |
