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Valve cover torque Bolt torque specs

Tiny
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  • 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,000 MILES
What is the proper valve cover torque specs for this car? I know you have to torque in 2 stages, but the difference in torque specs is quite a big difference.

I would like a definite torque number and not "torque between 6 and 26 in lbs" answer if possible.

Thanks
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Sunday, April 13th, 2014 AT 5:51 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

I have found some diagrams and some diagrams (below) to help you get the job done. This guide will give you an idea on how to do it. The diagrams below is on your car. (The torque is in inch pounds)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Rocker cover bolt tightening 1st step : 1.0 - 2.9 Nm (0.1 - 0.3 kg-m, 9 - 26 inch lbs.)
Rocker cover bolt tightening 2nd step: 7.4 - 9.3 Nm (0.75 - 0.95 kg-m, 65 - 82 inch lbs.)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, June 17th, 2017 AT 6:27 PM
Tiny
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I need top torque specifications for runx shape Corolla 1.4
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018 AT 11:18 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, November 2nd, 2018 AT 11:57 AM

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