I'm replacing a cracked exhaust manifold on my 2001 sportage (2.0L). What are the tourque specs on the manifold stud/bolts and for the bolts on the cat side?

Thanks much,
Kris

Manifold bolts: 25-36 ft/lb or 34-49 NM.

Flange bolts to cat: 24 ft/lb or 31 NM.

Thanks for the info. The only problem I had with the job was getting the o2 sensor out. It wouldn't budge, so my stepdad and I cut it out with a bandsaw. I cleaned the threads out, and presto! $150 bucks saved! The good news is that I don't hear any exhaust leaks (the manifold had 2 360' cracks!), but now I hear the familiar squeaky belt again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Also, I have been plagued with poor throttle response and rough idle for about 2 years. I never would get a CEL, but it would sometimes stall. I suspected the battery terminals, but they always 'looked' fine. Upon closer inspection, the cables were loosley connected to the terminals. I cleaned and tightened and now it runs better than it has in years. Woo-Hoo! I love simple solutions.