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    Default What is the torque amount for the valve cover bolts?

    So what torque do I tighten these bolts down to? Valve cover bolts.
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    Default Re: What is the torque amount for the valve cover bolts?

    From what I've read 85in pounds which is 7ft pounds. Basicly just good and snug
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    Default Re: What is the torque amount for the valve cover bolts?

    Well a bit of oil seems to leak out the back end a bit and I would like to tighten it down better.

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    Default Re: What is the torque amount for the valve cover bolts?

    If they are snug, it might be time for a new valve cover gasket. Fairly cheap and easy to replace.

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