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Jan 28, 2013 | 10:43 AM

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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!

James

Jan 28, 2013 | 11:04 AM

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ala_xfire

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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 )

from dedwards0323 :

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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).