Torquing head bolts would appear to be a simple operation – just drop the bolts in and torque them in place. But the task is a little more involved if you are interested in performing the operation ...

For example, an LS main cap bolt will require an initial torque of 15 ft-lb followed by 53 degrees of additional tightening. This is an inexpensive torque-angle gauge that will do the job nicely.