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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1996EIGHTY-EIGHT LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSCOOLING SYSTEM
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN K
Cooling System
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Cooling System
Component Torque/Ft. Lbs.
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner 37
Balance Shaft Gear Bolt [01] 16
Balance Shaft Retainer 22
Boost Control Solenoid To Bypass Actuator (VIN 1) 22
Bypass Actuator To Supercharger (VIN 1) 22
Camshaft Sensor To Front Cover [02] 75
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts [06] 74
Connecting Rod Bolts [07] 20
Coolant Temperature Sensor To Intake 15
Coolant Plug 32
Crankshaft Balancer [09] 110
Crankshaft Sensor To Front Cover 22
Crankshaft Sensor Clamp Bolt [02] 40
Cylinder Block Drain Plug 25
Cylinder Head To Block [03]
EGR Valve Adapter 37
EGR Pipe To Exhaust Manifold 15
EGR Pipe To EGR Valve 22
EGR Valve To Intake Manifold Adapter 22
Engine Mount To Cylinder Block 70
ESC Knock Sensor 13
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head 38
Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold 18
Flywheel Cover To Transaxle [02] 48
Flywheel To Crankshaft [07] 11
Front Cover To Block 22
Fuel Feed & Return Pipes To Fuel Rail 22
Fuel Rail To Intake Manifold 11
Generator Support To Cylinder Head 36
Generator Support Through Generator 36
Heater Hose Fitting To Intake 11
Ignition Module To Generator Support 18
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head [02] 88
Intake Manifold (Upper) To Lower Manifold 22
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1994) [07] 26
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1995-96 VIN L) [05] 29
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1995-96 VIN K & 1) [08]
Oil Filter Adapter To Front Cover 22
Oil Galley Plugs 25
Oil Level Indicator Tube 11
Oil Level Sensor To Oil Pan 16
Oil Pan Drain Plug 30
Oil Pan To Block 10
Oil Pan To Front Cover 10
Oil Pressure Switch 24
Oil Pump Cover To Front Cover [02] 97
Oil Screen Housing To Cylinder Block 11
Oxygen Sensor 31
Pulley Assembly To Crankshaft [09] 110
Right Exhaust Manifold To Left Exhaust Manifold 15
Rocker Arm Cover [02] 88
Rocker Arm Pedestal [05] 19
Spark Plug 12
Starter Motor 35
Supercharger To Lower Intake Manifold 19-22
Thermostat Housing 20
Throttle Body Adapter To Intake 20
Throttle Body To Throttle Body Adapter 20
Throttle Cable Bracket [02] 35
Timing Chain Damper [04]
Torque Converter To Flywheel 46
Transaxle To Cylinder Block 55
Valve Lifter Guide Bolts 22
Water Pump Cover To Timing Chain Cover 11
Water Pump Pulley [02] 114
[01] Then tighten an additional 70°
[02] Inch lbs.
[03] Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair
[04] 1994, 16 ft. lbs.; 1995 VIN L, 14 ft. lbs.; VIN K & 1, 16 ft. lbs.
[05] Tighten an additional 90°
[06] Tighten an additional 105°
[07] Tighten an additional 50°
[08] Torque bolts to 51 ft. lbs. to seat bearings. Loosen all bolts 1 turn. Torque bolts to 14 ft. lbs. Torque all bolts to 29 ft. lbs. Tighten each bolt an additional 105° in 35° increments. Torque side bolts to 11 ft. lbs., then tighten each bolt an additional 45°
[09] Tighten an additional 76°
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner 37
Balance Shaft Gear Bolt [01] 16
Balance Shaft Retainer 22
Boost Control Solenoid To Bypass Actuator (VIN 1) 22
Bypass Actuator To Supercharger (VIN 1) 22
Camshaft Sensor To Front Cover [02] 75
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts [06] 74
Connecting Rod Bolts [07] 20
Coolant Temperature Sensor To Intake 15
Coolant Plug 32
Crankshaft Balancer [09] 110
Crankshaft Sensor To Front Cover 22
Crankshaft Sensor Clamp Bolt [02] 40
Cylinder Block Drain Plug 25
Cylinder Head To Block [03]
EGR Valve Adapter 37
EGR Pipe To Exhaust Manifold 15
EGR Pipe To EGR Valve 22
EGR Valve To Intake Manifold Adapter 22
Engine Mount To Cylinder Block 70
ESC Knock Sensor 13
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head 38
Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold 18
Flywheel Cover To Transaxle [02] 48
Flywheel To Crankshaft [07] 11
Front Cover To Block 22
Fuel Feed & Return Pipes To Fuel Rail 22
Fuel Rail To Intake Manifold 11
Generator Support To Cylinder Head 36
Generator Support Through Generator 36
Heater Hose Fitting To Intake 11
Ignition Module To Generator Support 18
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head [02] 88
Intake Manifold (Upper) To Lower Manifold 22
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1994) [07] 26
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1995-96 VIN L) [05] 29
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1995-96 VIN K & 1) [08]
Oil Filter Adapter To Front Cover 22
Oil Galley Plugs 25
Oil Level Indicator Tube 11
Oil Level Sensor To Oil Pan 16
Oil Pan Drain Plug 30
Oil Pan To Block 10
Oil Pan To Front Cover 10
Oil Pressure Switch 24
Oil Pump Cover To Front Cover [02] 97
Oil Screen Housing To Cylinder Block 11
Oxygen Sensor 31
Pulley Assembly To Crankshaft [09] 110
Right Exhaust Manifold To Left Exhaust Manifold 15
Rocker Arm Cover [02] 88
Rocker Arm Pedestal [05] 19
Spark Plug 12
Starter Motor 35
Supercharger To Lower Intake Manifold 19-22
Thermostat Housing 20
Throttle Body Adapter To Intake 20
Throttle Body To Throttle Body Adapter 20
Throttle Cable Bracket [02] 35
Timing Chain Damper [04]
Torque Converter To Flywheel 46
Transaxle To Cylinder Block 55
Valve Lifter Guide Bolts 22
Water Pump Cover To Timing Chain Cover 11
Water Pump Pulley [02] 114
[01] Then tighten an additional 70°
[02] Inch lbs.
[03] Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair
[04] 1994, 16 ft. lbs.; 1995 VIN L, 14 ft. lbs.; VIN K & 1, 16 ft. lbs.
[05] Tighten an additional 90°
[06] Tighten an additional 105°
[07] Tighten an additional 50°
[08] Torque bolts to 51 ft. lbs. to seat bearings. Loosen all bolts 1 turn. Torque bolts to 14 ft. lbs. Torque all bolts to 29 ft. lbs. Tighten each bolt an additional 105° in 35° increments. Torque side bolts to 11 ft. lbs., then tighten each bolt an additional 45°
[09] Tighten an additional 76°
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.