Do you need a torque wrench for valve cover gasket?
the valve cover is just that, a cover, no need to break out the torque wrench. Just dont over tighten it, it will crack. when life throws you a curve; brake late, accelerate earily. The whole point of a torque wrench is Not overtightening something.
What are the torque specs for valve cover bolts?
Valve cover bolts into header? VC bolts torque to 60 in-lbs (5 lb-fts). Are you talking about the exhaust heat shield bolts, maybe?
Do you need torque specs for E46 valve cover?
I think this will come in handy for a lot of you BWM DIYer’s doing an E46 valve cover or E46 valve cover gasket replacement and you just need the correct bolt torque and bolt sequence specs.
Can You glue gaskets to valve cover bolts?
Nope. Glue the gaskets onto the covers with Gasgacinch. Make sure the metal on the covers is not distorted around the bolt holes. You may need to use a hammer and dolly to flatten them out. make sure the gasket tabs are hooked in the notches. When I install valve covers, i Use a nit driver handle and snug them a little.
How much torque do you need for a valve cover on a BMW 3 series?
I also found this resource on the Bentley Publishers wiki for BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual – 1999-2005 (B305), their recommend tightening torque for cylinder head cover to cylinder head bolts to be 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
How much does it cost to replace valve cover gasket?
The valve cover gasket does not wear like a tire or a ball joint, but eventually the gasket’s rubber or cork will degrade to the point where it leaks. Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Cost Estimates. The average cost for a Valve Cover Gasket Replacement is between $211 and $322 but can vary from car to car.
Proper torque for the valve cover bolts is between 50-100 in-lbs., which is about 8 ft-lbs for a maximum. If you have the gasket properly set, and proper torque on the valve cover bolts, you should not leak.
Are my valve covers leaking?
Whether your first sign of a valve cover leak is a puddle of oil on the ground, the smell of burning oil, or an ignition misfire, you should replace the gasket when you first notice that it is leaking. In some rare cases, the valve cover can be tightened to stop the leak, but typically, once the leak occurs, it is too late and the gasket must be replaced.
What is a value cover gasket?
The valve cover gasket is an important part of your car’s fuel system that goes over the top portion of the engine cylinder head. This gasket prevents any oil or fuel from leaking out of the engine as it travels around the camshafts, rockers, and valves. The cover gasket is also in charge of sealing off numerous spark plug ports to keep them protected and prevent spark plug fluid leaks.