Cam cover gasket

[Jvheli]

Yes, twelve (12) Newton-meters. There is a sequence - inside to outside - and do it in stages.

Got it. Just seemed too tight to me for the application.

 

[Jvheli]

Also, my Merican brain does not process metric units! 106 in/lbs it is!

 

[sonny]

I did a valve adjustment at 25,000 miles. Now sitting at 42,000 miles and valve cover gasket still looks like it was done yesterday. Did remove throttle bodies, Gas tank and had a clear shot at it. Took some time and insured that gasket area was cleaned and oil free. Torqued it down slowly and evenly. It can be done with a little patience. Even at your first attempt.

 

[Joesmoe]

CAUTION

@warp9.9 actually looked at the book, and I looked at my book, and loe and behold, they disagree.

At least from '10 (the manual at @idk 's signature block), the figure is 12 Newton-meters.

 

[Jvheli]

DoH !

@warp9.9 actually looked at the book, and I proved as a male over 40, can't remember diddlysquat any more.

TEN is the number, and the number shall me TEN.

NOT nine, NOT eleven, but TEN (10) Newton-meters [88 1/2 inch-pounds]

I must have the older version then....il have to get an up to date copy. Thanks @Joesmoe and @warp9.9 !

 

[warp9.9]

I must have the older version then....il have to get an up to date copy. Thanks @Joesmoe and @warp9.9 !

Na his is for the 2014 and the ones I posted are from the 2005 model. Then I verified on the PDF manual IDK has which was the first to list the touring with the regular Rockets. I doubt they change That Number as they never had a bolt problem.

 

[barbagris]

Something that could make it easier is taking the tank off and setting aside on the ground where you can't muss it up by accident.

Easier still is kidnapping a man who can wipe blind and reads manuals - and force feed him Mrs B's oven rice until he pleads for mercy and does it all for you. That would even warrant new cams at the same time.

 

[Joesmoe]

Just a note to anyone watching, the torque spec for the valve cover bolts, at least from '10 forward, is 12 Newton-meters.

Interesting thing though, don't know how much it matters.

I incrementally tightened mine - turning and turning to the initial figure of 5 Newton-meters.

Then I went to 9, and then to 12.

In practice, I did not see any movement after the torque to 5, so I doubt there is any significant difference between 10 and 12.

 

[Jvheli]

Just a note to anyone watching, the torque spec for the valve cover bolts, at least from '10 forward, is 12 Newton-meters.

Interesting thing though, don't know how much it matters.

I incrementally tightened mine - turning and turning to the initial figure of 5 Newton-meters.

Then I went to 9, and then to 12.

In practice, I did not see any movement after the torque to 5, so I doubt there is any significant difference between 10 and 12.

Lol. Well mine are now at 10nm! When I retorque after my week in the Black Hills, i will retorque to 12nm.

 

[Joesmoe]

I'm sure you'll be fine.