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Exhaust header pipe nut tightness

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by xjasfirst, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. xjasfirst

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    How tight should the nut holding the exhaust header pipe onto the cylinder be? I tightened as tight as I dare (I had to replace one stud already). I used a stubby open end wrench, so I didn't have a ton of torque on it. Does anybody know the spec if there is one?
     
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    7.2 ft/lbs (a hair over finger tight). Be sure to use plenty of anti-seize lube.
     
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    Thanks. I used the anti-seize. The PO must have as well because all it took to remove the broken stud was a little pressure with some vice grips.
     
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