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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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pulling vc

if i pull my valve covers do i have to get new gaskets for it
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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not unless the pin connectors are burnt... they are reuseable...
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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how tight do i have to tighten them back down
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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only like 14 ft-lbs i think.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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97 inch lbs. Do a search and save this page. Tim printed some torque specs for us.

Search "Torque specs for you" in our forum and Check out what Tim printed. Hope that helps.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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So that's only like ~8 ft-lbs. huh, I'll bet I over tightened mine.
 
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