valve cover torque specs?

[lgonzalez_1986]

what are the torque specs on the valve cover going to replace the gasket on the passenger side this week? thanks

 

[Topjimmy]

Valve Cover to Head 44 INCH lbs.

Torque Specifications for 1986/87 Turbo Regals

 

[Grumpy]

snug with no torque wrench

 

[lgonzalez_1986]

thanks guys for the quick responces!

 

[Morden]

Tighten the bottom bolts first then the top.
Seals right up.

 

[lgonzalez_1986]

ok will do so any rtv sealent, or can i go just regular felpro gaskets without the rtv?

 

[williamsGN]

I always go with sealant, "Right Stuff" from AZ... 15/bottle but GOOD stuff for all seals on the car. I've always went with 'snug' too

 

[lgonzalez_1986]

got it!

 

[turbofabricator]

Oh COME ON!!!!!! You GOTTA tighten the covers 'till the gasket squishes out, then remove said valve cover and install a new gasket ........THEN tighten it down good an snug. You gotta find the right point of snug by ruining a perfectly good set of gaskets. Then you know how tight to NOT tighten them.:biggrin:

Agree with Grumpy (that's scary, huh?) snug and I use RTV/adhesive on the cover side of the gasket only. Dry on the head side.

 

[rmar]

Snug= 1 elbow click correct......

 

[Grumpy]

Snug= 1 elbow click correct......

nah it's 2 baps on a 1/2" impact gun

 

[Phoneguy]

Thats been my problem...I am only using a 3/8 air ratchet. Hmmm learned something new.