It is 10 Nm or 89 lb-in for Isolator bolt, plenum bolts, and throttle bolt.
intake manifold
Need to know if it is the intake manifold or an exhaust manifold and what is wrong with it.
The 1999 Pontiac cylinder head gasket bolt torque specification is 160 pounds. The intake manifold bolt torque specification is 90 pounds.
Around 30ft lbs.
yes you can
10 ft lbs
Just in case this is intended to find the notorious isolator bolts, that cause the 171 and 174 trouble codes and intake manifold vacuum leaks... See "Related Questions" below
attached to the lower intake manifold on the belt side usually little plastic bushings are broken on those
It should be fine, this is a very simple operation. No worries. Be sure to review the "Related Questions" below for extensive information about the Windstar intake manifold -including links to plenty of instructions on removing the upper intake manifold.
The EGR valve on a 2000 Ford Windstar is located on the intake manifold near the firewall. It is typically located to the left of the main throttle body or slightly lower than the throttle body. On the passenger side it is located on the side of the intake manifold closest to the firewall. On the driver side it is located on the side of the intake manifold closest to the engine.
2000 3.8 Lower intake manifold (manifold to cylinder head) 1st step is 44 inch pounds, 2nd step is 89 inch pounds. This must be done in sequence.
The 350 cubic inch Chevrolet intake manifold bolts have a torque specification of Haiti pounds psi. The bolts should be torqued at 40 pound intervals.