Hey All In new to the forum found it buying doing some searching Hope you can help. I have a 2000 with a 3.3 I'm going to replace intake gasket and wanted to know the torque specs for the intake, the plenum and the valve covers. I found a thread with an 05 not sure if they are the same or not. Plus i need the valve cover spec. It has the spendy gasket (insulated valve cover I believe)

Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Ps i know I should get a manual but lookin to save a buck

Josh

 

Welcome Aboard Josh! A Technician (or member) will jump in shortly to provide an answer.

 

The lower intake is 200in/lbs, lower gasket retainer bolts is 105in/lbs. and the upper manifold or plenum is 105in/lbs. I couldn't find one for the valve covers so maybe someone else will chime in.
I got my service manual as a CD off of eBay for about $10.

 

Awesome thank you very much for the time and money savings. very much appreciated.

 

INSTALLATION

1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
2. Place a drop (approximately 1/4 in. diameter) of Mopar® Engine RTV GEN II onto each of the four manifold to cylinder head gasket corners
3. Carefully install the new intake manifold gasket. Torque end seal retainer screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
4. Install intake manifold and bolts and torque to 1 N·m (10 in. lbs.) Then torque bolts to 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.) in sequence shown in Intake Manifold Removal and Installation Then torque again to 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.) After intake manifold is in place, inspect to make sure seals are in place.
5. Make sure the injector holes are clean and all plugs have been removed.
6. Lube injector O-ring with a drop of clean engine oil to ease installation.
7. Put the tip of each injector into their ports. Push the assembly into place until the injectors are seated in the ports
8. Install the fuel rail attaching bolts and torque to 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.)
9. Install fuel tube retaining bracket screw and torque to 4 N·m (35 in. lbs)
10. Connect cam sensor and coolant temperature sensor
11. Remove covering on lower intake manifold and clean surface.
12. Position the new intake manifold gasket on lower manifold. Install upper manifold into place and tighten bolts and nuts only finger tight, at this time NOTE: At no time should the studs be replaced with a bolt and washer.
13. Install the generator bracket to intake manifold bolt and the cylinder head to intake manifold strut bolts. (Do not torque.)
14. Torque intake manifold bolts to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) following torque sequence in
15. Torque generator bracket to intake manifold bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
16. Torque the cylinder head to intake manifold strut bolts to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
17. Connect ground strap and MAP sensor electrical connector.
18. Connect vacuum harness to intake plenum
19. Using a new gasket, connect the EGR tube flange to the intake manifold and torque to 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.)
20. Clip wiring harness into the hole in the throttle cable bracket.
21. Connect the wiring connectors to the throttle position sensor (TPS) and Automatic Idle Speed (AIS) motor
22. Connect vacuum harness to throttle body
23. Install the direct ignition system (DIS) coils. Torque fasteners to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
24. Lubricate the end of the chassis fuel tube with 30 wt. oil. Connect fuel supply hose to chassis fuel tube assembly. Pull back on the quick connect fitting to ensure complete insertion
25. Install throttle cable. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM for procedure.
26. Connect fuel injector wiring harness.
27. Install air cleaner and hose assembly.
28. Connect negative battery cable.
29. If drained, fill cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM for procedure.
30. With the DRB Scan Tool use ASD Fuel System Test to pressurize system to check for leaks CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test, The Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay will remain energized for 7 minutes or until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, or Stop All Test is selected.
31. Install windshield wiper module. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS for procedure.

 

 

FRONT CYLINDER HEAD COVER

1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness. Replace gasket as necessary.
2. Install cylinder head cover and bolts.
3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.)
4. Connect crankcase vent hose.
5. Connect ignition cables to spark plugs.

REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER

1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness. Replace gasket as necessary.
2. Install cylinder head cover and bolts.
3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.)
4. Connect PCV hose from cylinder head cover.
5. Install intake manifold upper plenum. Refer to this section for procedure.
6. Install Wiper Unit. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS for procedure.
7. Connect negative cable to battery.