valve cover leak

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01-28-2013, 10:43 AM

jediracer

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valve cover leak

There seems to be a leak on the top cover on both sides. I have already ordered the replacement screws needed for the job. Is it recommended to do the lower valve cover ta the same time? Just want to hear viewpoints! Thanks!

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01-28-2013, 11:04 AM

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Re: valve cover leak

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Originally Posted by jediracer

If there is ONLY a leak at the top covers, fix the top covers, leave the valve covers be.
( Go ahead and replace ALL the screws however, and use proper torque )

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During re-assembly of breather cover I checked for valve cover bolt torque setting and found 10 N-m (7-8 Ft-lbs) on the service manual disc I've got. After I tightened the 2 bolts that pass thru the breather cover, I checked the remaining valve cover bolts. Found all of them less than 10 N-m. Re-tightened these bolts also. Then I tightened the 2 small hex head machine screws in the breather cover to 5-6 N-m (slightly over snug).

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