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Re: Valve cover torque #50890 10/06/2005 5:41 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Tarpon Springs, FL S Shipwright Shop Shark
Shipwright Shop Shark S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Tarpon Springs, FL	95ft/lbs. Seriously, I just use a nutdriver. That way I can't overtighten them. Lay it on a flat surface like a table saw and see if its bent. Also, your old gasket may be brittle. A new one will be spongy and seal better. My Truck Photos My Truck Video

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Valve cover torque	Floridasurfcaster1	10/06/2005 5:10 AM
Re: Valve cover torque	Shipwright	10/06/2005 5:41 AM
Re: Valve cover torque	atomarc	10/07/2005 8:16 PM
Re: Valve cover torque	Floridasurfcaster1	10/07/2005 9:55 PM
Re: Valve cover torque	Bakerallen	10/13/2005 3:04 PM
Re: Valve cover torque	tclederman	10/13/2005 3:44 PM
Re: Valve cover torque	Floridasurfcaster1	10/13/2005 7:21 PM

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