Installed a new calve cover and gasket, just need the right torque for the valve cover bolts plz
Jul 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Valve cover bolts torque?
2015 BMW X5
BHAMDOC1
- MEMBER
- 280 POSTS
Advertisement
STRAILER
- ✓ASE Certified Mechanic
- 54,832 POSTS
Hello,
tighten the valve-cover bolts to:
8.5 Nm — about 75 in-lb or 6.3 ft-lb.
Start with the bolts near the center of the cover, then work outward in an alternating crisscross pattern so the gasket compresses evenly. Be very careful here the cover is plastic and the torque is quite low. Let me know if you need anything else.
tighten the valve-cover bolts to:
8.5 Nm — about 75 in-lb or 6.3 ft-lb.
Start with the bolts near the center of the cover, then work outward in an alternating crisscross pattern so the gasket compresses evenly. Be very careful here the cover is plastic and the torque is quite low. Let me know if you need anything else.
Jul 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Thanks
Jul 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
STRAILER
- ✓ASE Certified Mechanic
- 54,832 POSTS
You are welcome, we are here to help.
Jul 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.