Proper torque spec for cam cover bolts?
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:49 pm
I am fighting the good fight against a slow leak from the cam cover gasket and bolts after finally having the car on the road after 1.5 years of non-use.
The cam cover gasket is starting to squeeze out in a few places and know I will be replacing it in the coming months.
That said, it's leaking out of the bolts and a quick microtorque wrench check says they're barely hand tight. I couldn't find a torque spec in the manual but was thinking of going to 5 ft/lbs.
Is there a proper torque spec or is it all just to feel? I know it's not supposed to be particularly tight. Thanks for your help!
The cam cover gasket is starting to squeeze out in a few places and know I will be replacing it in the coming months.
That said, it's leaking out of the bolts and a quick microtorque wrench check says they're barely hand tight. I couldn't find a torque spec in the manual but was thinking of going to 5 ft/lbs.
Is there a proper torque spec or is it all just to feel? I know it's not supposed to be particularly tight. Thanks for your help!