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posted by  sdol on  Sat Apr 5 04:52 CST 2003
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What is the correct torque value for the nuts that secure the valve cover?

TIA Steve








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posted by  DougC on  Sat Apr 5 15:08 CST 2003
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I just snug them evenly by feel with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet.
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Thanks to everyone for the help, Doug C. 81 242 Brick Off Blocks, stock, M46; 86 240, 130K








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posted by  Bruce S. on  Sat Apr 5 11:08 CST 2003
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12.5 Nm (9 ft-lb) from Bentley's
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posted by  stxavier2003 on  Sat Apr 5 11:43 CST 2003
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Same as Haynes (except they have it in inch pounds.)








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posted by  richink on  Sat Apr 5 05:16 CST 2003
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Hey,

I've never used a torque wrench myself, but simply to make them tight is enough. Just don't crank them down so the gasket swells.

Happy Bricking,

Richard

87 245 DL 350,000 km
82 242 GLT 121,000 km

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