If you have never torqued anything down before its ALWAYS a good idea to start with about 1/3 of the torque goal and work your way up. Also working in an X pattern much like the lugs on your wheels will help to ensure that everything is being torqued evenly.
< Message edited by DukeSupes -- 3/5/2008 2:57:30 PM >
Go to the dealer and buy the metal gaskets that have the rubber vulcanized to each side of them. They may cost more but you will never have any trouble with them. No adhesives or sealants required and no retorque required.
Go to the dealer and buy the metal gaskets that have the rubber vulcanized to each side of them. They may cost more but you will never have any trouble with them. No adhesives or sealants required and no retorque required.
that exactly what i got, with no re-torque required, what exactly do you mean?
Thank you everyone for your help..im only 16 so im trying to learn by doing myself and this site is awesome with help.
If you're using a torque wrench, make sure you use INCH lb and not FOOT lb! (Yes, I made that mistake with my new cast aluminum MOPAR covers...$100 down the drain ) What part of PA? I'm in Delaware, just a little south of Wilmington.
I just called the closest dealer and the metallic valve cover gaskets for my 318 are 24.20 a piece! Just curious what prices everyone else was getting.
I just called the closest dealer and the metallic valve cover gaskets for my 318 are 24.20 a piece! Just curious what prices everyone else was getting.
i got mine at pep-boys and they were $22.25 for both.
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