Can I get the Torque specs for valve cover gasket?

2017 HYUNDAI SONATA
96,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AXE12
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Torque specs for valve cover gasket replacement needed and the order to adjust the bolts.
Dec 19, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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STEVE W.
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The specs are in two steps. First pass is to 3 to 5 lb ft. for each bolt.
The second pass is to go to 7 lb.ft. following the same pattern.
Don't forget the small bead of sealer at the ends of the head as shown 2.5 mm and let it set no more than 5 minutes.
Dec 19, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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Torque specs for valve cover gasket replacement needed and order for adjustment the bolts
Dec 29, 2024 at 2:45 PM (Merged)
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MECHTRIX
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9.8 NM is good i bit on the tight side but good
Dec 29, 2024 at 2:45 PM (Merged)
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9.8 nm Or about 7.25 ft p. 10 nm is 7.37 ft p that's what I do them at ..never had any issues.. good luck
Dec 29, 2024 at 2:45 PM (Merged)