# ka head torque specs **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [February 21, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012 "2009-02-21T00:18:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/1 "2009-02-21T00:18:12Z")
he all, need the torque specs on the head bolts for a ka. i know its somthing like 10 16 23 loosen 16 23 42 60 just cant rember… thanks ---
**Author:** ![HayMakr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/haymakr/32/5738_2.png) [@HayMakr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HayMakr)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/2 "2009-02-21T01:44:15Z")
In numerical order, torque the bolts down to 20 ft/lbs then again to 59ft/lbs. In order loosen all the bolts. Then again torque the bolts down to 25ft/lbs in order than 60ft/lbs. All of these values are using ARP moly lube. Spec will be different for Oil and grease but moly-lube is recomended. ![http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc33/khoolie/kaheadseq.gif](http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc33/khoolie/kaheadseq.gif) took me about 30 seconds on google… i cant sleep and got nothin else to do so enjoy. hope this helps! ---
**Author:** ![91S131](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91s131/32/5732_2.png) [@91S131](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91S131)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/3 "2009-02-21T07:08:58Z")
Curiously why do you have to tighten in numercial order does it matter ? ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/4 "2009-02-21T10:41:55Z")
yeah thanks man thats awsome it matters because the head gasket will actualy change shape and you want it to flex out not in to a bubble… its hard to explane… ---
**Author:** ![kollo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kollo/32/5661_2.png) [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/5 "2009-02-21T10:46:20Z")
you can try it non-numerically and see what happens:) if the gasket isn`t snug in a proper way it will blow out te side and well your in trouble then ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/6 "2009-02-21T10:52:50Z")
nahhh then you just do it again!!! its tonns of funn ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/hopele_ss/IMG_0992.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/hopele_ss/IMG_0992.jpg) cant you tell how much fun i had doing it?? _edit_ doing it the first time lol ---
**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/7 "2009-02-21T18:19:58Z")
Changing it in the car is a PITA… Not undoable though, I did it in a night… Is that the new coupe Shawn? ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/8 "2009-02-21T18:38:25Z")
no thats my old hatchie just saying it was a bitch, id had never dont it before so it was all learning for me but now that i know all the little tricks and shit i can change one in a weekend, why pete would you like to help?? i wont do my homwork while you work on the car if that helps lol ---
**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/9 "2009-02-21T18:41:32Z")
Sure, come pick me up, I’ll give you a hand 😛 … Hell, you come pick me up to do it tonight and I’ll do it all myself. You can sit there and drink beer the whole time. ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/10 "2009-02-21T19:37:02Z")
suuureeeee ill get right on that. ill leave now, see you tomorow night haha ---
**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ka-head-torque-specs/122012/11 "2009-02-21T22:17:41Z")
😉