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BimmersRhot
02-10-2009, 11:11 AM
Anybody know what the Anybody know what the Torque spec is for the valve cover?
nomad
02-10-2009, 03:14 PM
minimal, like 7-8 Ft Lb Just snug them up, you don't want to strip the threads.
JP 91iS
02-10-2009, 04:42 PM
yeah its 10nm
Froos
02-10-2009, 05:06 PM
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=964

download and learn, excellent reference
Jimmy Lewis
02-12-2009, 09:44 PM
Be very careful torquing those bolts, they strip very easily. With so many bolts holding such a small surface to the head, very little force is required to keep everything tight.
318isfolife
02-14-2009, 10:04 AM
gudentight german torque values haha jk