Can I get the valve cover bolt torque specs?

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
153,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TJMOWBRAY
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Valve cover bolt torque specs needed.
Dec 7, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You have been doing a lot of work on this. How are things turning out for you?

As far as the valve cover torque specs are concerned, I attached them below. It isn't very tight, so be careful when you do it.

I hope this helps.

Take care,

joe

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Dec 7, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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TJMOWBRAY
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Turning out well.
Dec 8, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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STRAILER
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That is good to hear, can you upload a video of the engine running once you are done?
Dec 10, 2024 at 9:52 AM