Were my intake manifold bolts loose? The answer has arrived!!

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rob345

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Ya just check my bolts 78k owned since 31k all was losse I own a 2020 challenger rt 6spd with 40k and all the bolts was also losse more losse then my truck
 

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Interesting - seems like bolts with locking features would require different torque specifications - XX in-lb above running torque. But then they are small bolts. It's possible the running torque is within the tolerance range of the torque requirement.
Ya I belive the torque is 108in lb for 15 and newer and 105 for 15 and under 5.7
 

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What bolts are y'all turning there, anyone got a pic? I kinda need a visual reference or else I'm just as likely to end up popping out the back seat by accident.
What bolts are y'all turning there, anyone got a pic? I kinda need a visual reference or else I'm just as likely to end up popping out the back seat by accident.
Intake manifold bolts there are 10 5 on each side
 

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Had oil staining on the top of my 2014 that just clicked over 100k milke. I'd been blaming it on leaking valve cover gaskets until I learned of the loose intake manifold bolts. Checked today (heat index at 101-degrees mind you) & all 10 were very loose. Tightened all back to 108 in-lb.
 
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