How do you replace a head gasket on a 1998 Hyundai Accent? What are the bolt torque settings for the engine head of a 1998 Hyundai Accent? My Accent blew its head gasket a few weeks ago but the engine will still come on. I wanted to attempt to repair this myself after seeing repair video on cars of different makes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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2. For 3.0L engines, tighten head bolts in sequence to 76-83 ft. lbs. (105-115 Nm).
3. For 2.5L engines, tighten the bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   2. Step 2: Plus 60-64 degree turn.
   3. Step 3: Plus 45-49 degree turn.

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cylinder head bolts 52-55 ft lbs. engine cold 59-63 ft lbs. engine hot

rocker arm shaft bolts 15-20 ft lbs.

intake manifold bolts 11-15 ft lbs.

exhaust manifold bolts 22-30 ft lbs.

valve cover bolts 79-81 in lbs.

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cylinder head bolt torque

52-55 ft lbs. cold engine
59-63 ft lbs. hot engine

connecting rod cap nut 26-28 ft lbs. SOHC
connecting rod cap nut 23-26 ft lbs. DOHC

main caps 41-44 ft lbs.

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Fig. 12: Cylinder head bolt loosen and tighten sequence - 1.5L (VIN K), 1.6L (VIN R), 2.0L (VIN F) and 1996-98 1.8L (VIN M) engines

1. Install the cylinder head using a new head gasket. Tighten head bolts to proper torque specification in sequence.
   
   2.0L (VIN F) and 1996-98 1.8L (VIN M) engines-Tighten M10 bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm), plus 60°-65°, plus 60°-65°. Tighten M12 bolts to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm), plus 60°-65°, plus 60°-65°. 1.5L (VIN E), 1.5L (VIN J) and 1.5L (VIN K) engines-51-54 ft. lbs. (71-75 Nm). 1.6L (VIN F), 2.0L (VIN P) and 1994-95 1.8L (VIN M) engines-65-72 ft. lbs. (90-100 Nm).
   
2. Install the rocker cover.