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07-12-20 | 01:21 PM

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In my 2008 shop manual, the valve cover bolts are spec'ed at 53 inch pounds, which equals 4.4 ft.lbs. Over-torquing could lead to premature leakage.

OK. I could use some clarification here then. Previous post stated 110 " pounds.

Paul

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07-12-20 | 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilson2000

In my 2008 shop manual, the valve cover bolts are spec'ed at 53 inch pounds, which equals 4.4 ft.lbs. Over-torquing could lead to premature leakage.

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07-12-20 | 05:13 PM

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Crap! But I guess its good to find out now. I will go ahead and order new washers and do this again.

Paul

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07-12-20 | 05:27 PM

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Keep in mind the gasket is hard as rock when it gets old. If you cracked it, it'll leak.

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