Can I get the Torque specs for valve cover gasket?

Tiny
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Torque specs for valve cover gasket replacement needed and the order to adjust the bolts.
Thursday, December 19th, 2024 AT 6:19 PM

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The specs are in two steps. First pass is to 3 to 5 lb ft. For each bolt.
The second pass is to go to 7 lb. Ft. Following the same pattern.
Don't forget the small bead of sealer at the ends of the head as shown 2.5 mm and let it set no more than 5 minutes.
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Thursday, December 19th, 2024 AT 8:59 PM
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Torque specs for valve cover gasket replacement needed and order for adjustment the bolts
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Sunday, December 29th, 2024 AT 2:45 PM (Merged)
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9.8 NM is good I bit on the tight side but good
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Sunday, December 29th, 2024 AT 2:45 PM (Merged)
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9.8 nm Or about 7.25 ft p. 10 nm is 7.37 ft p that's what I do them at. Never had any issues. Good luck
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