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Old 10-23-2006, 05:03 PM
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when putting the valve cover back on, how tight does it have to be?
Old 10-23-2006, 05:05 PM
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7 ft/lbs

Use a screwdriver with an attachment for a 8mm. They snap very easily, they dont need to be crazy tight. Also use HONDABOND on the edges.
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Not tight at all. ~6 pound feet IIRC.

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Old 10-23-2006, 05:25 PM
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good info!
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nice
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just use a 3/8 ratches and put the on snug not tight

you dont need a torque wrench or anything just dont go crazy on them
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all you need is two fingers on a 3/8 drive. nice and easy.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by si0385. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just use a 3/8 ratches and put the on snug not tight

you dont need a torque wrench or anything just dont go crazy on them</TD></TR></TABLE>

Pretty easy to snap them, I wouldn't use a ratchet
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cambopheonix56 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Pretty easy to snap them, I wouldn't use a ratchet </TD></TR></TABLE>

hence use a screwdriver with an attachment
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i always use a 1/4in ratchet. dont tighten too much
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thx guys!!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeadEnd9009 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">7 ft/lbs

Use a screwdriver with an attachment for a 8mm. They snap very easily, they dont need to be crazy tight. Also use HONDABOND on the edges.</TD></TR></TABLE>
what exactly is hondabond, and where can you get it? (im assuming straight from a dealership)
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