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Old 01-10-2022, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jdstrickland View Post
The Valve Cover Bolts are not torqued very high, the spec is about 89 in. lb. You will need new grommets for the bolts. The bolts can easily be over torqued with a 1/4-inch drive handle. Be careful.
Yup. Use a tiny 1/4 inch torque wrench and also definitely use new grommets. Don't skimp on those.

When I do it I use a small round 1/4 inch finger ratchet till they just get tight. Then the torque wrench. You'll barely turn it before it clicks in most cases.
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