valve cover gaskets!

[code14]

hi all!


i just replaced the gaskets on the valve covers and uhh... i remember reading somethin about people replacing the valve cover bolts with something else?? i might just be crazy...

well, if anyone could shine some light on this for me... i'd be much obliged




thanks in advance!

 

[Mr.PFloyd]

hi all!
i just replaced the gaskets on the valve covers and uhh... i remember reading somethin about people replacing the valve cover bolts with something else?? i might just be crazy...

well, if anyone could shine some light on this for me... i'd be much obliged

thanks in advance!

yeah we replace them with hex bolts. PM Stretch, he can hook you up with some canadian bolts

 

[supra90turbo]

Yep. Get rid of the screws with the stupid little grommets, and put some real bolts on there. 6mm X 25mm IIRC.... and lock washers.

 

[theKnifeArtist]

the reason they are just phillips screws is cuz they only need enough torque that you can tighten with your hand(i dont remember the number)..cuz i guess overtighting them would be really easy if they gave you the chance to use a socket wrench..and that would squish the gasket making that oil leak.

 

[MassSupra89]

I think it was 24 IN./pounds.

I just reused the screws, no sense in getting a socket on there for 20-something inch pounds.

 

[isnms]

http://cjsupra.kendra.com/Hexupgr.html

 

[theDon]

http://cjsupra.kendra.com/Hexupgr.html

ditto. This should be in FAQ section if it isn't already for the volume of questions on this.