94 Acura Vigor intake manifold gasket torquing sequence

I found a forum post on Jeep Enthusiast Forums that provides the tightening sequence for the 3.8L upper intake plenum of a 2007 Chrysler TWC. Here are the steps:

Remove covering on lower intake manifold and clean surfaces.
Inspect manifold gasket condition. Gaskets can be re-used, if not damaged. Position new gasket in seal channel and press lightly in-place. Repeat procedure for each gasket position.
Position upper manifold on lower manifold.

Apply Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive (Medium Strength Threadlocker) to each upper intake manifold bolt.
Install and tighten bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) using torque sequence.

Here is the torque sequence for the 3.8L upper intake plenum:

6 2 4
5 1 3

Please note that this information is provided as-is and I recommend consulting a professional mechanic for any further assistance.

Check the idle air control device-maybe clogged with deposits. The engine computer controls idle speed through this valve or motor. By increasing or decreasing the amount of air let into the intake manifold.

Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence)
30 N?·m
22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence)
90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence-Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head)
90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence)
50 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence)
30 N?·m
22 lb ft
Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence)
5 N?·m
44 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence)
10 N?·m
89 lb in
Intake Manifold Wiring Harness Stud
10 N?·m
89 lb in

intake manifold or head gasket? i know head gasket need a sequential order followed by how many degrees and Lbs of pressure. if its on the intake i doubt it needs an specific torque. just try not to crack the intake manifold since its made of plastic.

Fig. Intake manifold bolt torque sequence 2.7L engine

Upper intake manifold with a new gasket on the lower intake manifold and torque the bolts, in sequence, to: 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm)

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Intake manifold using new gaskets. Torque the bolts, in sequence, to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm)...



Fig. Intake manifold torque sequence-3.7 & 4.7L engines


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Left side front cylinder head



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence—3.4L engine

Cylinder head by aligning it with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Left side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Right side rear cylinder head:



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence—3.4L engine

New cylinder head gasket

Cylinder head on top of the gasket and make certain it is lined up properly with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Right side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Spark plug wires

Exhaust crossover pipe. Torque the fastener to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Valve rocker arms and pushrods. Torque the fastener to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Using a torque angle meter torque the fastener an additional 30 degrees.

Lower intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).

Upper intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

3.8L Engine

NOTE The 3.8L (VIN K) non-supercharged engine uses a two-piece intake manifold consisting of an upper air plenum which mounts the throttle body and a lower intake manifold assembly which houses the fuel injectors. The 3.8L (VIN 1) supercharged engine uses a similar lower intake manifold. The supercharger serves as the upper manifold.
Lower Manifold

NOTE Two bolts which fasten the lower intake manifold to the cylinder head are accessible only after the upper intake manifold is removed. These bolts are located in the right front and left rear corners of the lower intake manifold. Remove the upper intake manifold to service the lower intake.
The 3.8L (VIN 1) supercharged engine uses a manifold similar to the 3.8L (VIN K), but the supercharger serves as the upper manifold.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. On 3.8L (VIN 1) engines, remove the supercharger assembly. Please see the procedure in this section.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold using the procedure above.
4. Remove the EGR outlet pipe from the intake manifold.
5. Detach the engine coolant temperature sensor wiring harness from the sensor.
6. Remove the lower intake manifold bolts and carefully lift off the manifold.

To install:


Fig. Lower intake manifold bolt torque sequence-3.8L (VIN K) engine

1. Clean all parts well with degreaser, especially the gasket seal surfaces on the upper and lower manifold pieces and between the lower manifold and the cylinder heads..
2. Install new gaskets to the cylinder heads and new seals to the engine block. Carefully lower the manifold into place. Apply thread-locking compound to the bolt threads. Make sure to install the two hidden bolts in the lower intake manifold. Hand start all bolts, then torque evenly to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). Follow the toque sequence, starting in the center, then working outwards in a circle.
3. Install the remaining components in the reverse order of the removal process.

Upper Intake Manifold (Plenum)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. On 3.8L (VIN 1) engines, remove the supercharger assembly. Please see the procedure in this section.
3. Tag for identification, then remove the right side spark plug wires.
4. Disconnect the ignition wires from the fuel rail.
5. Remove the fuel rail. Please see Section 5.
6. Remove the cable bracket from the intake manifold.
7. Remove the throttle body.

NOTE Two bolts which fasten the lower intake manifold to the cylinder head are accessible are accessible only after the upper intake manifold is removed. These bolts are located in the right front and left rear corners of the lower intake manifold.

1. Remove the upper intake manifold bolts and carefully lift the upper intake manifold from the engine.

Fig. Upper intake manifold and bolt torque sequence-3.8L (VIN K) engine
To install:

1. Clean all parts well with degreaser, especially the gasket seal surfaces on the upper and lower manifold pieces.
2. Install new gaskets to the cylinder heads and new seals to the engine block. Carefully lower the manifold into place. Make sure to install the two hidden bolts in the lower intake manifold. Hand start all bolts, then torque evenly to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Follow the torque sequence, starting in the center, then working outwards in a circle.
3. Install the remaining components in the reverse order of the removal process.

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