torque specs

[RSP5]

does anybody happen to know the torque specs on the valve cover bolts (if any )(rockon) (laserp5)

 

[Matthew]

youll be good with 6 or 7ft-lbs...its very loose...

 

[RSP5]

thanks razorp5, is that from the shop manual

 

[Matthew]

yep, its actually says 60.8-86.7in lbs, so just divide by 12

btw, what are you doing, painting your valve cover?

 

[RSP5]

yea buddy! this weekend finally have some spare time

 

[Matthew]

http://www.protege5.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25723

 

[RSP5]

hey razorp5 , what did you put in the oil cap hole to keep the threads from being painted? btw already voted the other day, gave you an out ******* standing

 

[RSP5]

I think it's going red and I'll use my trusty dremel to polish the letters

 

[Matthew]

i didnt use anything...some of them probably got painted if you need any advice, please feel free to ask me and i can help you out, step by step...also, thanks for the vote!

 

[RSP5]

ok thanks for the help brother, if I do run into any sort of problem i'll just drop you a pm.

 

[Matthew]

np or email me

 

[RSP5]

thanks again