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11-05-2021, 03:47 AM
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Right way to replace valve cover gasket / how much torque?
I'm replacing the leaky valve cover gaskets on my '71 Formula 400. It's weird how it's just one of those minor jobs where there's little consensus on the correct way to do it. I've been told everything from apply sealant on both sides of the cork, to put the sealer between the cover and gasket only. One guy I know swears by putting vaseline between gasket and head; another uses 3M spray adhesive to glue the gasket to the cover.
I know if I ask you guys on here I'll learn the right way to do it. As far as torquing it: a manual I have says the covers should be torqued to 8 lb/ft -- but with "4 lb/ft increments." Does that mean tighten all the bolts to 4, then retighten each to 8? Thanks in advance for your expertise --
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