Do I need a Torque Wrench for the Valve Cover?

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01-18-2010, 01:46 PM

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Do I need a Torque Wrench for the Valve Cover?

Doin the Valve Cover and doughnut seals. I wanted to know if its gonna be possible to secure the valve cover bolts without a torque wrench?
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01-18-2010, 01:47 PM

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Re: Do I need a Torque Wrench for the Valve Cover?

snug them with a speed wrench, valve covers dont really need much torque

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Re: Do I need a Torque Wrench for the Valve Cover?

Make them snug.

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01-18-2010, 01:56 PM

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Re: Do I need a Torque Wrench for the Valve Cover?

Awesome. Thanks!

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01-18-2010, 05:19 PM

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Re: Do I need a Torque Wrench for the Valve Cover?

there is a torque spec for a reason! if you want it to last without leaking use a torque wrench. you might get lucky by hand, but it's a risk

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