2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Torque on the Valve covers????

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIEWALABY
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What is the proper torque on the valve cover gasket?
Apr 4, 2009 at 9:18 AM
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MONTY STEPHENS
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Just tight -- enough to compress the gasket and stop any leaks, no one uses a torque wrench.

Use a 3/8 drive though, a big 1/2 drive ratchet might get them a little too tight.
Apr 8, 2009 at 1:26 AM
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