Hyundai Repair: Head gasket repair, head gasket repair, bolt torque specifications


Question
I am replacing my head gasket on my 2000 hyundai tiburon. Its a 2.0L and I need the head bolt torque specifications and the bolt order so that I can put in my head bolts properly. Do you think you can help me because nobody else seems to know and I cannot wait 4 to 6 weeks for a repair manual to come in. There are 10 head bolts if that helps any.

Answer
8  4  2  5  9
X  X  X  X  X
       ------> TRANSMISSION END OF ENGINE
X  X  X  X  X
10 6  1  3  7

1.  Tighten the 8mm hex bolts to 22 ft-lb. and the 10mm hex bolts to 26 ft-lb. in the order in the diagram above.
2.  Tighten each bolt another 60 degrees (1/6 turn).
3.  Tighten each bolt another 60 degrees.

If the issue was due to overheating, you may wish to check the flatness of the cylinder head.  I've not seen a head gasket fail due to overheating on this engine without the head being warped beyond repair.

You can see the factory service manuals at www.hmaservice.com.  You'll need to register for a free acccount, and the site requires Internet Explorer.  Although I'm happy to answer your questions, you can get many answers without waiting at all once you have the account.