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Torque spec for valve cover

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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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Torque spec for valve cover

Does anyone know what the torque spec is for the valve cover bolts? ???
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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Re:Torque spec for valve cover

Should be 18 ft. lbs. start with center bolt.
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 10:09 AM
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Re:Torque spec for valve cover

The valve cover bolts have shoulders on them, so all you have to do is tighten until you feel the shoulder hit, and I went another 1/4 - 1/2 turn and left at that.
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