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Old 03-10-2005, 01:35 PM
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Hi,
Could someone provide me with bolt torque values for the valve cover. I am currently Bentley-less and want to make sure I tighten the bolts correctly.
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IIRC its really low like 5 or 6 ft lbs
Old 03-10-2005, 01:47 PM
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Yup, I think I remember no more than 7.
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Default 7 on the dot.

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always be careful with 7 on an aluminum head.
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I agree. I know someone who lost his thread over it.
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he told you about it too?
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** Slapping knee **
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Thanks, I will check as I probably torqued a bit high
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