2001 Saturn SW valve cover gasket change

2001 SATURN STATION WAGON
100 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ARCHANGEL MICHAEL
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Replacing the valve cover gasket in a 2001 Saturn SW (twin overhead cam). What are the torque specs? Thanks, Michael
May 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Make sure you put a bead of silicone across the two spots shown in the diagram i posted on each side of where the front cover meets the head.If you don't it will leak there the torque is 89 inch pounds.
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