torque settings

[95galant-s]

what are the valve cover bolts supposed to be torqued @

[rfpa1]

hi:

on shoc is 2.4ft.

3 2 5
6 1 4 sequence

[95galant-s]

thanks

[schick]

um... 2.4ft/lbs is less than hand tightening.
are you sure about that? It's probably closer to 24 ft/lbs

[manybrews]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(schick)</div><div class='quotemain'>um... 2.4ft/lbs is less than hand tightening.
are you sure about that? It's probably closer to 24 ft/lbs</div>
HELL NO!


24 to 27 INCH pounds.
no more.
NOT foot pounds. youll bust the little bolts into 50 pieces, and crush the valve cover into mush.

[Kain]

I've never seen torque specs for the modern style valve covers. It's generally just assumed to me along the lines of "snug". The old 2 bolt style had torque specs because there were only two bolts, and they were much larger. One of the first valve covers I ever pulled I broke one of the bolts because I was trying to torque them in to ensure there would be no oil leaks. And I think I only torqued it to like 6 lb/ft.

[95galant-s]

my repair manual should be here in a week so i guess ill find out then