Head bolt Torq sequence

[Ctipton55]

I’ve got a 2017 3.5 N/a, I’m curious about the torque sequence a ft lbs as I have been reading different things. Can someone help me out? TIA

 

[FordFlintrock]

For left and right heads with new bolts.

 

[Ironworker40]

Wow. I have never seen a torque angle spec have multiple turns. Usually it's a ft/lb spec the one step to a specific degree of rotation.
DO NOT do that by eye. You can but the tool for 10-15 bucks at any of the chain parts stores.

 

[Steve8316]

DO NOT do that by eye.

I always have. It's not so critical that 80° or 100° is gonna cause a failure. And if you align the ratchet handle to something on the engine, it's really easy to judge it that closely without an angle gauge. I can probably get it within 3°.

 

[Ironworker40]

If the engine was on an engine stand then you could do it by eye. The problem is going to be with engine in the vehicle you most likely not going to get the 90 without hitting anything and having to take another bite. With the gauge you can stop and back up as many times as required and still get it dead on. The gauge doesn't reset when you stop. When done you will have all the bolts evenly torqued with consistent clamping psi across the head gasket. But everyone has their own ways.