Originally Posted by OldSalt
I have to do my valve cover gaskets. I just go the car and noticed oil coming from the cover. Good write up on the process.
I found these at McMaster Carr are these the correct screws, I know they are socket head but they should work...think?
Metric 316 SS Socket Head Cap Screw M5 Thread, 16mm Length, .8mm Pitch P/N 92290A232
Thanks
OldSalt
Those screws will work fine. They are the same size I used during my repair of breather covers. Torque settings on these will be much less than the larger screws that hold the valve covers on the heads.