2015 Dodge Journey Valve Cover Torque Fix

2015 DODGE JOURNEY
160,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEETLEPUNK21
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There were a couple of places online that said that the torque specs for this 2.4 L valve cover are about 106-inch pounds. I started out at around 50-inch pounds and that felt pretty snug for a valve cover.

106-inch pounds feels pretty tight for a valve cover. Am I wrong?
May 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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STEVE W.
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They are supposed to be done in 2 passes pass 1-to-55-inch pounds, pass 2-to-90-inch pounds. Using the attached pattern.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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BEETLEPUNK21
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Thanks Steve. You’re awesome.
May 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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You're welcome.
May 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM

Suggested Repair

Tighten the 2.4L valve cover in two passes using the specified pattern: first to 55 inch-pounds, then to 90 inch-pounds.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2015 Dodge Journey asked whether about 106 inch-pounds was too tight for the 2.4L valve cover. The expert said to tighten it in two passes, first to 55 inch-pounds and then to 90 inch-pounds, following the specified pattern.

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