sirbobalot Registered User Joined Nov 5, 2014 Messages 150 Reaction score 21 Points 18 Nov 12, 2014 #1 Hi all back again I'm in need of the torque settings for the valve cover for my akl engine as I am going to have to replace the gasket because I am getting a slight oil leak dripping on to the heat shield.
Hi all back again I'm in need of the torque settings for the valve cover for my akl engine as I am going to have to replace the gasket because I am getting a slight oil leak dripping on to the heat shield.
16Klappe Man Boost! Supporter Joined Sep 16, 2008 Messages 5,795 Reaction score 1,238 Points 113 Location Basingstoke Nov 12, 2014 #2 Just go by feel. I've never torqued a valve cover in my life. Reactions: sirbobalot
sirbobalot Registered User Joined Nov 5, 2014 Messages 150 Reaction score 21 Points 18 Nov 12, 2014 #3 16Klappe said: Just go by feel. I've never torqued a valve cover in my life. Click to expand... Thanks for the reply
16Klappe said: Just go by feel. I've never torqued a valve cover in my life. Click to expand... Thanks for the reply
VAG-Slag Registered User Joined Jul 11, 2011 Messages 1,860 Reaction score 440 Points 83 Location Berkshire, Surry, Hampshire tri-intersect Nov 12, 2014 #4 Tight enough that it stays on, not so tight it damages threads Pretty sure that's what is says in autodata as well, can check if you want though...
Tight enough that it stays on, not so tight it damages threads Pretty sure that's what is says in autodata as well, can check if you want though...
sirbobalot Registered User Joined Nov 5, 2014 Messages 150 Reaction score 21 Points 18 Nov 12, 2014 #5 VAG-Slag said: Tight enough that it stays on, not so tight it damages threads Pretty sure that's what is says in autodata as well, can check if you want though... Click to expand... Cheers for the reply just wanted to check as its a long job to have to go back to if there not tite enough.
VAG-Slag said: Tight enough that it stays on, not so tight it damages threads Pretty sure that's what is says in autodata as well, can check if you want though... Click to expand... Cheers for the reply just wanted to check as its a long job to have to go back to if there not tite enough.