Valve cover torque

192,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JPRIVETTE
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I can't seem to find the valve cover torque for my car. I can find instructions online how to change the gasket, but not what to torque it down to after I'm finished.
Apr 11, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Not a problem. You came to the right place. However, you indicated this as a 1.4L. I believe you meant 1.6L because a 1.4L, to the best of my knowledge, wasn't offered.

With that in mind, here is what I have. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Bolts .................... 5.9 Nm (52 inch lbs.)

Note: Make sure not to over tighten. The torque is in inch pounds and not foot pounds.

Let me know if I can help.

Joe
Apr 11, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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JPRIVETTE
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Thanks for your help Joe. Do you happen to know the sequence to use when tightening them back down? BTW, it's actually a 1.8, but thanks to a phone glitch it was entered wrong and I don't know how to change it.
Apr 11, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

My manual doesn't provide the sequence. Start in the center and work in a crisscross motion. Snug them all first, and then do the final torque.

I confirmed the torque is the same for the 1.8L.

Let me know if you need anything.

Take care,
Joe
Apr 12, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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