 Valve cover, how tight? |
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 Jul 6, 2004 - 12:53 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
If I were to take off/ replace my valve covers, head gasket and stuff, would putting it back on require me to know exactly how tight to screw it in, like a certain measurement or rating, or do I just tighten all that stuff as much as it can go??? Also I tend to burn oil reallly quickly, to where I have to put in a quart or more every month or so. I mean it is a 10 yr. old car, so it might be age, but I was wondering if you guys might know what else it is or if anyone has a similar problem. I'm thinking it might need new piston rings or a new seal somewhere in there, but I'm not sure. Give me your thoughts.
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Jul 6, 2004 - 1:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the only thing i can answer in that is to tighten the valve cover, im pretty sure you need a torque wrench....
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Jul 6, 2004 - 2:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
to tighten any bolt on the car you need a torque wrench.. especially when it' comes to engine and transmisson and suspension parts..
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Jul 6, 2004 - 2:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 2, '03 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Torque on the head is very specific, you are even supposed to use new bolts only when putting the head back on.
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Jul 6, 2004 - 3:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Get a manual (not Haynes, I regret buying one) and it'll tell you how tight to torque. Also, replace your value cover gasket ($40).
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Jul 6, 2004 - 6:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '03 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
the valve cover is not a big deal when it comes to how tight the nuts should be. a very easy answer to this question is to just snug the nuts down. dont leave em loose and dont over do em
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Jul 6, 2004 - 7:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So far ive replaced 3 valve cover head gaskets in my car (auto xing and over reving) each one ive justed tightend it nice and snug and was ready for more action.
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Jul 7, 2004 - 12:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Cool, thanks for the replies. Because that may be the answer to my oil burning problem as well. Cool.
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Jul 20, 2004 - 5:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 20, '04 From naperville il. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i dont have by book right in front of me but the valve cover gasket torque spec is probably right around 10-14 ft-lbs or 13-20 n.m
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