Do you need torque specs for E46 valve cover?
I think this will come in handy for a lot of you BWM DIYer’s doing an E46 valve cover or E46 valve cover gasket replacement and you just need the correct bolt torque and bolt sequence specs.
How much torque do you need for a valve cover on a BMW 3 series?
I also found this resource on the Bentley Publishers wiki for BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual – 1999-2005 (B305), their recommend tightening torque for cylinder head cover to cylinder head bolts to be 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
What do you put on valve cover gasket?
Sealant is used to reseal upper breather chambers/oil separators. Part number 003 989 98 20 10. That stuff is thick and stays in place when applied. Don’t put anything on valve cover gasket. pcy, why are you replacing the valve covers?
Can you replace the plugs in a valve cover?
If you can replace the plugs and reseal the valve covers the labor is reduced substantially. The seep, when it gets bad, covers the coils and wires in oil and dirt and although it can be cleaned up its something that can be avoided if you inspect the valve covers for the need or resealing at the same the plugs are replaced.
What are torque specifications for valve cover bolts?
Torque the valve cover bolts in sequence and to the following specifications: Bolt No.1: 0.98 inch (25 mm) tighten to: 78-95 inch lbs. (8.82-10.78 Nm) Bolt No.2: 2.56 inch (65 mm) tighten to: 78-95 inch lbs. (8.82-10.78 Nm) All other bolts (0.79 inch (20 mm) tighten to 61-84 inch lbs.
What are torque specifications?
Torque specifications are for dry threads only. The fastener threads should be free of oil, dirt, grit, corrosion, etc. The hardware should turn freely without binding when tightened by hand. It is important NOT to lubricate hardware threads or seats. The friction at which torque is measured against should come from the hardware seats.
What are the torque specs for vehicles?
What Are the Torque Specs for Vehicles AMC Trucks GM Trucks. A lot of things go between the engine block and oil pan that help components to go round and round, up and down. 5-Liter, Inline Four-Cylider. The base engine offered in the 1999 Ford Ranger is a 2.5-liter, inline four-cylinder motor. 0-liter V6. 0-Liter V6.