Old Mar 15, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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Default Re: Seeking Advice on Fixing Valve Cover Leaks

Originally Posted by blazodan
Thanks Steve. Regarding the bolts, I ordered mine from Needswings and they are apparently stainless steel. Are these one-time replacement bolts? Do they also require low torque? ala_xfire's offer is very appealing and I may well take him up if we can find the right time.
One-time use.

I'm thinking something on the order of seven foot-pounds (the bolts that hold the breather to the valve cover) and ten foot-pounds (the bolts that hold the valve covers on the engine).

I'ts all in the service manual - as well as the LONG thread here:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...over-leak.html My adventure starts at post 218.
 
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