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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Default valve cover torque?
what is the torque specs for the valve cover?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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like 10 lb/ft dont over torque it just snugg it all down
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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got it. in an unrelated topic does anyone have any valve cover bolts they would like to give me? 1 or 2 will be fine
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I use a 1/4" drive and give it about 1/8 turn after snug.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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hand tight + 1/8 turn. The only require 43-79 in/lbs. (that's 4-7 ft/lb.)
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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yup i "lost' one
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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ace or true value can remedy that. it is just a 8mm bolt i believe take one of the ones you have and compare and it will be alot easier.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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I have a bag of them scavenged from various pull-a-part cars. If you can't find something at a hardware store let me know, and I can try to mail something.
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