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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse valve cover

Tiny
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  • 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,328 MILES
Hi, my valve cover gasket is leaking oil and I need to replace it but was told that I need a special tool to measure how tight to put the bolts on. What is this tool?
Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 9:32 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The tool is called a Torque Wrench and you can most likely rent one from your local rental store.

If you give me the sub-model and engine size in liters I will post the torq specs. I am sure you will need the wrench in Inch Pounds.

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Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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I have the gt with a 3.0 v6. Thank you very much.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 12:04 PM
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The torq specs are 26 - 35 inch pounds

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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. And do the rubber things just come off or is there a special way to get them off because I tried pulling them but they wont come off? Sorry I dont know much about cars
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 4:21 PM
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If they are the original then they are probably hard and will be hard to get out. So if they break up getting them out don't worry.

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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
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Okay thanks. Ill try it out whenever I get that tool.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 10:42 PM

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