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? Thanks, I will check out rock auto. 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. XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308). 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. Repeat the process a few times ( to get the gaskets to compress evenly). Which translates roughly to 6 ft-lbs. 08-21-2013, 02:38 AM||# 9|. Audizine is an independently owned and operated automotive enthusiast community and news website. Torque spec valve cover tightening sequence of operation. All you will achieve is a snapped thread in the head, and quite vulgar language sprouting from you. All it says is to use a new gasket and install the gasket to the cover.
Torque Spec Valve Cover Tightening Sequence Of Operation
Starting in the valley, then the outside, then the two on the t-belt end. Common sense is the main thing here really. Or is that only for the turbo applications? Location: Centennial, ColoradoVehicle: 08 Impreza, 80Vette. 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. Yep, which is why they always leaked over time and people used gasket sealer to prevent it. What I don't mention in the video is the intake collector bolts/nuts and what the order and spec are for those. Other people have said that the actual gasket had completely split into pieces. Chapter/Region: NESIC. Use RTV on the valve cover side, and throw on a re-usable FelPro gasket on each. John, If you go to rock they have kits that include the valve cover gaskets, spark plug tube gaskets and grommets for the bolts. Valve cover torque spec and tightening pattern. 3 years since i have had them off and no leaks.
Valve Cover Torque Spec
Join Date: Apr 2010. The cover is most likely to crack there. X2i prefer studs and the new style thick rubber gaskets with steel inserts. Actual spec is like 6 ft-lbs or something. Hi all, can anyone please tell me the proper sequence for torquing the valve cover fasteners on my 2005 BEW Golf? Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests). The only downsides are if your space is limited and sliding the valve cover down over the studs is difficult or impossible. 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. From where I've looked I'm getting 60-80 inch-lbs. Torque for valve covers. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. Location: Providence, RI, USAVehicle: 2018 Crosstrek CVT.
Torque Spec Valve Cover Tightening Sequence And Head
Location: Carson City Nevada. In order to log in after the forum software change, you need to reset your password. And nobody has helped with the tightening sequence. 09-27-2015 01:53 AM. Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale. Transmission: TH350, A5. On the driver side the only thing that you need to look out for is the main fuel line that leads to the rails on the intake manifold.
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Gaskets and RTV as mentioned above. These are a single round at 74 in-lbs. I simply tighten them a tad over firm, or as the Americans say, "just snug them up". If you are looking for the gaskets I used in the video they are here: and here is the gasket maker I used as well: Tools I used on the job: 10mm Socket. After a few heat cycles, check and tighten then up as necessary. The lion share of work is just getting to the covers, actually swapping out the gaskets is really not that big of a deal. Torque spec valve cover tightening sequence and head. I have the reusable ones on mine. 43. i use a socket on a screwdriver style handle, works good as theirs pretty much no way to over torque them that way.
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. 2005 Golf GLS BEW (5spd). I also make a habit of snugging the bottom row first. Join Date: Oct 2002. To confirm, it is 7 ft-lbs, correct? BEW valve cover fastener torque sequence. I've seen it a hundred times over the years. It doesn't mention any liquid gasket for n/a SOHC engine. Location: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada. 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. Manage Preferences -. Edit: Disregard the posted pic, according to post #9 here: the spec has been revised to 6. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Last edited by aholbro1; 04-09-2016 at 11:10 AM.
I have been smelling this nasty burning oil smell for months now and I'm ready for it to be done. Join Date: Nov 2007. There are a few additional connectors on the driver side including the O2 sensor wire leading to the exhaust. Valve cover torque spec. LOOKING FOR: --Late 2. I realize it's an old thread, but ran across this doing some cam-cover research and thought I'd add the answer according to that there's anything at all wrong with the sage advice posted by Grand and Doug!
68 Impala, 15 SantaFe. 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. Do not snug the two down on the t-belt end yet. © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands.