Re: Valve Cover Fastener Torque
Originally Posted by
onehundred80
The two different length screw’s you are talking about I believe are the ones for the valve cover, these should have the same torque on them.
I forgot about this with the larger screws. Thanks for catching this.
Originally Posted by
onehundred80
....The short aluminum screws are torqued to a different setting. They say they should only be used once. Some people are replacing them with stainless steel screws, I would not do that myself but each to their own.
Aluminum and stainless steel are at opposite ends of the galvanic scale so will attack one another strongly in a moist atmosphere, like sea air especially.
I already have my aluminum screws ready on the shelf just in case I need them. 🤞 Ditto that!
You should download the Service Manual from the ‘TSB and How To ‘ forum on this site, it has all your answers in it. It is in the ‘Documentation’ sticky.
I would agree with your feedback above. That's why I used alloy steel screws with a corrosion resistant protective covering. Similar to those used in marine applications.
'Metric Socket Head Cap Screws - Corrosion Resistant; Type: Metric Socket Head Cap Screws; Thread Size: M5x0.8; Length Under Head: 16.0000 mm; Material: Alloy Steel; Key Size: 4.000 mm; Finish/Coating: Blue Polymer.'
Last edited by dedwards0323; Nov 14, 2023 at 06:47 PM.