Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
05-30-2006, 10:44 PM
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Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
Im replacing my valve covers and cant find the torque specs in the haynes or chiltons any idea?
05-30-2006, 10:45 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
8-10 off the top of my head, maybe wrong but its in that area. Depends on the gasket used
05-30-2006, 10:48 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
iv'e always went by feel(changed so many)....some books say till you meet crush point or 8lbs.....
05-30-2006, 10:52 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
just tighten them all finger tight for you dont destroy the gasket then go over them with a ratchet
05-30-2006, 11:04 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
just glue them on.
05-30-2006, 11:12 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
focker! LOL!
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05-30-2006, 11:15 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
I have a heavy hand from too much jerking around, so Ive striped a ton of these and dont want to again.
05-30-2006, 11:16 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
3-5 ft-lbs
05-30-2006, 11:19 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
depends on gaskets though....cork with metal lam are the best....i have two sets of rubbers...didn't care for them.
05-30-2006, 11:22 PM
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RE: Quick ? What are Valve Cover Bolts Torqued To?
your right! 36 to 60 inch lbs! why couldnt I see that?
Thanks bud! I would of striped at least one of these bolts!
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