6.5 Torque specs

Edited

This document provides a comprehensive list of torque specifications for various components of the 6.5TD engine. Proper torque settings are crucial for ensuring the reliability and performance of the engine. Please refer to the specifications below for accurate torque values.

Torque Specifications

All torque values are given in foot-pounds (Ft-lbs) unless otherwise noted.

Camshaft

  • Camshaft sprocket bolt: 126 Ft-lbs

  • Camshaft thrust plate bolt: 17 Ft-lbs

Connecting Rods

  • Connecting rod cap nuts: 48 Ft-lbs

Crankshaft

  • Crankshaft damper bolt: 200 Ft-lbs

  • Crankshaft pulley bolts: 30 Ft-lbs

Cylinder Head Studs

For standard ARP head studs:

  1. First step: 30 Ft-lbs

  2. Second step: 60 Ft-lbs

  3. Third step (repeated until all studs have settled in): 120 Ft-lbs

For ARP 2000 PRO head studs:

  • 30 Ft-lbs, 60 Ft-lbs, 90 Ft-lbs, 125 Ft-lbs

Engine Assembly

  • Engine block to transmission: 30 Ft-lbs

  • Engine mount to cylinder block bolts: 75 Ft-lbs

  • Engine mount to frame bolts: 50 Ft-lbs

  • Exhaust manifold bolts: 26 Ft-lbs

  • Flywheel/Driveplate bolts: 65 Ft-lbs

  • Fuel injection pump mounting nuts: 31 Ft-lbs

  • Front cover bolts: 33 Ft-lbs

  • Fuel Injector to cylinder head: 50 Ft-lbs

  • Glow plug: 156 inch-lbs

  • Hydraulic lifter guide plate bolts: 18 Ft-lbs

  • Injector line fitting: 18 Ft-lbs

  • Injector nozzles: 50 Ft-lbs

  • Injector pump gear bolts: 17 Ft-lbs

  • Injector pump gear nuts: 31 Ft-lbs

  • Intake manifold bolts: 31 Ft-lbs

Main Bearing Cap all 12mm (506 is different)

  • Inner: 110 Ft-lbs

  • Outer: 100 Ft-lbs

Oil System

  • Oil pump drive-clamp bolt: 31 Ft-lbs

  • Oil pump cover screws: 12 Ft-lbs

  • Oil pump to bearing cap bolts: 65 Ft-lbs

  • Oil pan to crankcase bolts (all except 2 rear): 84 inch-lbs

  • Oil pan to crankcase bolts (two rear): 17 Ft-lbs

  • Oil pan to timing cover bolts: 84 inch-lbs

  • Oil pan drain bolt: 20 Ft-lbs

  • Oil cooler lines to oil filter base: 12 Ft-lbs

  • Oil cooler lines to radiator: 25 Ft-lbs

Additional Components

  • Pulley to vibration damper bolts: 20 Ft-lbs

  • Rocker arm shaft bolts: 40 Ft-lbs

  • Thermostat housing bolts: 31 Ft-lbs

  • Timing cover bolts: 33 Ft-lbs

  • Turbocharger to exhaust manifold bolts: 37 Ft-lbs

  • Vacuum pump clamp bolt: 31 Ft-lbs

  • Valve cover bolts: 16 Ft-lbs

  • Vibration damper bolt: 200 Ft-lbs

  • Water pump plate to water pump bolts: 17 Ft-lbs

  • Water pump to front cover bolts: 32 Ft-lbs

  • Water pump plate to front cover bolts: 17 Ft-lbs

For any further inquiries or clarifications regarding these specifications, please contact Quadstar Tuning LLC.