1) Does anyone know the torque spec for the rocker arm cradle bolts? I don't have a service manual yet.

2) Does this whole stripping/ 73mm bolt change/ helicoil insertion issue apply to a '90 300E 3.0L SOHC engine as well? I did not run across any indication of stripped or weak feeling bolts when I removed the rocker arm cradles.......

3) Can someone tell me the correct torquing sequence for the 14 head bolts if it is something other than "X"-patterned from the inside out ?

4) I'm pretty sure this is just an old mechanics tale, but do new head bolts need to be soaked in oil before installation as the shop doing the head has told me?

Thanks.
Andy

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