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Can someone with access to a service manual tell me the order and torque specs for a 2008 2. To confirm, it is 7 ft-lbs, correct? Use a nut driver (like a srewdriver with a socket) and go hand tight. The rtv holds the gasket to the valve cover's smoother gasket surface.

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On a positive note you do not need to remove the Cam Positioning Actuator on the driver side so it just one less thing to deal with (however you should still unplug it). Valve Cover Gasket- Torque Specs and Order. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. The factory had it too high. I know in the video I talk about the specs and order of the bolts on the valve cover and the throttle body but I want to include a few more. I can't find the info anywhere and I'm changing all the top end gaskets in my C5 and I was wondering if anyone had the torque specs for the valve cover and cam tensioner bolts? Join Date: Nov 2007. 3 years since i have had them off and no leaks. Manage Preferences -. Factory torque specs for valve cover. Do not snug the two down on the t-belt end yet. 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design. Go back to the center of the cover and snug the bolts up a lil tighter in the valley working from the center out. Other people have said that the actual gasket had completely split into pieces. These are a single round at 74 in-lbs.

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Does anyone here care to chime in with some accurate info? I will be changing my valve cover gaskets soon and was wondering if it was necessary or recommended to change the grommets on the bolts. Flat head screw driver. Torque spec valve cover tightening sequence chart. Values in the chart are given in N*m). If you do the 6 ft lbs settings that I suggest you need to use blue Cover 1/4-20 UNC 25 in lbs (From a Big block torque spec chart. Let me know how it goes for you! When you are you reassembling be damn sure that you are not forgetting to plug anything back in! 09-11-2015 02:57 AM.

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There possibly is a setting somewhere, but honestly I have never bothered. I'll post results when i try them. Thanks very much, in advance. Forgot your Password? BEW valve cover fastener torque sequence. If you have the standard sbc heads a neat trick is to use rtv on the top of the gasket and a thin later of axle grease on the bottom. Starting in the center of the valley, I'll start to snug the cover hardly/barely just a scosche working from the center two bolts towards the outer sparkplug gaskets.

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Re-check at your next oil change and you should be golden. I'd buy you a round of beer if you are ever in the Birmingham area. I'm really glad to be doing this job. Valve cover torque spec & sequence. If you don't have access to the email address you used to register your account, you won't be able to reset your password. With the spark plug gaskets hardware in the valley barely snug, it's time to the work around the outer edges of the cover. © 2001-2023 Audizine,, and.

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In order to log in after the forum software change, you need to reset your password. Just tighten them a bit so they snug down, but not overtightened so that you warp the gasket surface. Received 1 Like on 1 Post. The nut driver/hand tight works great.

Quote: Temporary tighten all bolts. If you've got a power brake booster or a/c along with that big-block, valve cover studs might not be possible. It doesn't mention any liquid gasket for n/a SOHC engine. Do those t-belt end bolts last, and just barely snug them down. I usually run them down same as Terry, with a 10mm socket on a 1/4 inch driver. The cover is pretty thick on the edges, so you can go a little tighter without worry of cracking the cover except for those two in the center on the timing belt end of the cover, just barely snug those. Torque spec valve cover tightening sequence maintenance. Location: Centennial, ColoradoVehicle: 08 Impreza, 80Vette. Not only does it smell bad but burning oil isn't exactly good for your health to be breathing it in and its certainly not earth friendly.

I have been smelling this nasty burning oil smell for months now and I'm ready for it to be done. 08-21-2013, 02:38 AM||# 9|. I've seen it a hundred times over the years. And nobody has helped with the tightening sequence. If you still have the info handy are there any recommendations as to where to place the liquid gasket? Transmission: TH350, A5. Common sense is the main thing here really. 43. i use a socket on a screwdriver style handle, works good as theirs pretty much no way to over torque them that way. Car: chevy camaro 1987 z28. Torque spec valve cover tightening sequence video. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests). Replacing the small seals under each bolt every few years keeps things at the proper "crush", and tension.

Step 3: Looking at the cover, the sequence is: top-center, bottom-center. Software Upgraded - Reset Your Password to Login. Starting in the valley, then the outside, then the two on the t-belt end. Location: Providence, RI, USAVehicle: 2018 Crosstrek CVT. Edit: Disregard the posted pic, according to post #9 here: the spec has been revised to 6. I simply tighten them a tad over firm, or as the Americans say, "just snug them up". The valve cover is easier to clean than the head. They are a "shanked" bolt, so NO matter how tight you do them you will not pull the cover down any tighter on the seals. About the cost of one oil change. Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3. This post references the Ry The Car Guy video below. Or is that only for the turbo applications? I also make a habit of snugging the bottom row first.

These are all 10mm bolts. I jsut got some new valve covers and i cant find the chilton manual to tell me the torque that they should be on there any1 have that information or somewhere online i can find it? XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308). If it doesn't leak and doesn't come loose, you're good. 4. yea i got some real nice felpro gaskets but dont know what rtv is, right now they are jsut hand tightened on there, thanx. Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale. Start all the bolts a few threads by hand, and then run them down with the socket till they just barely touch the cover. Audi and the Audi logo(s) are copyright/trademark Audi AG. Step 2: Looking at the cover, the sequence is: top-center, bottom-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, top-left. It's not a critical thing. Chapter/Region: NESIC. All it says is to use a new gasket and install the gasket to the cover. 09-27-2015 01:53 AM.