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cant seem to get it right - 6/20/2008 4:00:26 PM

strong blazer

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i have been trying for an while to get this freakin oil leak to stop i narowed it down to the valve covers ( well just one them) the that is leaking is the one on the passenger side i have gotten new gaskets on it and the damn thing still leaks what should i do ( v8 conversion is on hold due to lack of funds) i seriously need advice from any skilled person thanks guys

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RE: cant seem to get it right - 6/20/2008 4:30:10 PM

swartlkk

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How tight are you tightening down the valve cover bolts?

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RE: cant seem to get it right - 6/20/2008 7:38:02 PM

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well im tighting them almost till i cant turn the bolt anymore

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RE: cant seem to get it right - 6/20/2008 8:21:54 PM

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way way way too much. just enough to compress the gasket. the torque spec is something very low. like 10 ft pounds. i don''t have a haynes manual, maybe someone else does. make sure sure all the bolts line up. if you''re having troubles keeping it in place, dab some RTV gasket maker on the gasket and let it tack up so the gasket sticks to the valve cover. then put it on.

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RE: cant seem to get it right - 6/21/2008 2:29:11 AM

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Definitely way too much.

If you have center bolt valve covers (which I think you do, but please put your vehicle information in your signature), then the torque required for the bolts is 106 inlbs (or pretty close to 10 ftlbs as The Slacker stated). That is just barely snug with a 1/4" ratchet.

Basically, by over tightening the bolts, you are squeezing the gasket out, causing the leaks.

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RE: cant seem to get it right - 6/21/2008 6:06:11 PM

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alright well i guess im off to get another gasket and try it that way thanks guys

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