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Just how tight should the screws be on the valve covers?

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Old 01-31-2014, 01:32 PM
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Just how tight should the screws be on the valve covers?

The screws were noticable loose when I turned a few of them with a screw driver, the grommets they go into on the valve cover being worn from time and heat, but just how tight should I turn it. I thought they were tightened back in 2007 when they worked on the car, but I guess they did not need to open that part. I did hand tighten them a little, but not much more then that.

1989 Nissan maxima, 93k on it.
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hand tight is enough, dont leave them loose or ream on them
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Originally Posted by RaptonX
The screws were noticable loose when I turned a few of them with a screw driver, the grommets they go into on the valve cover being worn from time and heat, but just how tight should I turn it. I thought they were tightened back in 2007 when they worked on the car, but I guess they did not need to open that part. I did hand tighten them a little, but not much more then that.

1989 Nissan maxima, 93k on it.
Hand tight. I take it that 93,000km? Is that original km or on a JDM engine? If original that sounds like it must be in good shape.
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0.7-2.2 ft-lb
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I would suggest you guys change those Phillips heads screws to hex head bolts and/or use Loc-Tite on your threads to prevent them loosening over time which they will!!! The other benefit is beingable too tighten them even if under the intake manifold.


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