john40iowa Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I am sure it has been covered here numerous times; search engine didn't readily find it for me. I am getting ready to redo the seal on valve covers and I can't really remember the maxim (15ft.lbs?) and I tend over tighten as it is. 2000 2.5 SOHC Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 15 Ft/lbs would likely snap them right off. Go with 25 INCH/lbs and you'll be just fine. No one actually torque's those BTW. They are shouldered - we just tighten them using a 1/4" ratchet. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john40iowa Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 15 Ft/lbs would likely snap them right off. Go with 25 INCH/lbs and you'll be just fine. No one actually torque's those BTW. They are shouldered - we just tighten them using a 1/4" ratchet. GD so maybe just tighten until it stops, then a hair further with the ratchet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 so maybe just tighten until it stops, then a hair further with the ratchet? I use the 1/4 ratchet in the palm of my hand. As GD says the shoulder of the bolts bottom out pretty firm all of a sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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