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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 07:16 PM
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Default Re: Valve cover leak...

Originally Posted by alexdc
I bought the screws mentionned a few post backs from fastener express and while applying the torque at 48 inch/pound the head broke. It almost feels like the screws are too long and the head is not even pushing on the actual breather itself.
Did you make sure they were not too long?
Someone said it was best to clean out the tapped holes before inserting the screws because of all the crap that fell down the holes when cleaning off the old RTV, makes sense to me.
 
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