Questions and Answers

Mazda 323 Head Bolt Torque Q. I need head bolt torque and camshaft timing marks for a 1988 Mazda 323 1.6 liter SOHC.

A. Okay, first the head torque and sequence. Torque the cylinder head bolts gradually, 15 foot pound increments, and in sequence as shown below 63-67 foot pounds for 1986 models or 56-60 foot pounds for 1987 and 1988 models.

And the timing marks.