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Torque Valve Cover Bolts. #3 · jun 25, 2022. If you overtighten, you'll damage the sealing gasket as well.

Discussion starter · #5 · dec 27, 2021. If you are using aluminum valve covers your torque isn't gonna matter as much.if originals then make sure the cover is flat where the bolts go.the factory used those triangle load spacers and people tended to crank on the bolts to stop leaks and thus dent the cover.so. The valve cover bolts are tiny 6mm ones that only need to be snugged up.
1988 560Sl, Trq Joined Mar 31, 2021 · 305 Posts.
The torque value is required if you don’t want the bolts to back out. Leave it sit for a half hour. 86 in/lbs balance shaft/timing belt tensioner nut:
#3 · Jun 25, 2022.
You will find they have all changed, even with rubber gaskets. Discussion starter · #1 ·. A bit over hand tight, snug, not reefed on (as you found out).
Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 27, 2021.
98 in/lbs pick up tube and screen: This spec is good for all chevy small blocks. I broke one of my bolts also.
Joined Nov 26, 2011 · 275 Posts.
The torque spec on the valve cover bolts is 3 ft pounds or 36 inch pounds. 132 in/lbs + 80 degrees water pump pulley: Discussion starter · #1 · jun 7.
Valve Cover Bolts Correct Torque.
#6 · mar 13, 2012. The trick though is to go to 3 ft lbs on each bolt, slowly. Those are shoulder bolts so tightening more does not squish the gasket more.
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