Valve Cover torque

[asanti76]

How much lbs of torgue do i need when
putting my valve cover back on?

Its for a 92 hatch engine if it matters.

 

[Tom]

most people just go to hand tight and no further, i'm not sure how many foot pounds that equals though.

 

[lj17]

about 10 lb ft should be ok. they should really be tightened in sequence too. they should bottom out, so just be sure not to over-tighten them. if you really want an exact number, find out from a shop manual.

 

[neaky]

84 inch pounds.

 

[SpoonFedRexSi]

The exact number is 7, I think. But hand tight is good, just don't crank it.

 

[islander27]

yeah just hand tighten...

 

[lj17]

hand tightening is ok, but if you want to tighen them in sequence, do it as shown...

___3___________2

5________1________4

do it in 2 to 3 steps, and the final step make sure they are all tight, or torqued, if you are torquing them.

here is the sequence for the b16, just for the hell of it...

7___________________5
____3__________1
____4__________2
8___________________6