andystaiger

Is there a "special or certain" way to tighten up the valve covers? Sorry for taking up space on the forum with this rediculous question..
I just know that mine leaked like crazy and I'm trying to fix the problem..
I just slapped headers on and it already made them look shitty..
I was curious if you're supposed to tighten them up from the inside out (like headers)

Damian

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I use German TQ specs - GuudNtite

andystaiger

Hahahaha

HavATampa

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I tighten them like headers too, inside to outside in small steps. Are sure the o-ring gasket is in good shape and didn't pop out? Sponsors sell replacements gaskets. >>>>>

99huggerorangeZ

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and use a torque wrench 1/4"/inch lbs.

HavATampa

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True...doesn't take much...only 106lb in.

djfury05

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I do this method.. Kind of similar to the intake bolts in that you switch it up. If looking at the valve cover on the heads, think of the closest bolt to you as #1, then ascending to #4 being the rear most valve cover bolt. I usually go this route, #2, #4, #1, #3. Two passes made, the second of which tightening to snug and a LITTLE turn past that. Seems to work, no problems yet. I also put a thin layer of oil on the valve cover gasket before I put it in the valve cover itself, just for good sealing probability.