Quick Valve cover question.

Windowsrookie · 04-03-2008, 05:19 PM

I snapped off one of the bolt heads when changing my Valve cover gaskets today. Will it still seal ok?

nashmd454 · 04-03-2008, 05:42 PM

I would venture to say not entirely well.

Windowsrookie · 04-03-2008, 06:43 PM

I just ran the engine up to temp and didn't spot any leaks. It's a rubber Fel-Pro, If I spot any leaks later can I just use an easy out and pop a bolt in?

Windowsrookie · 04-03-2008, 07:04 PM

On second thought, Is it safe to keep in there? It won't fall into the engine will it?

**ajmorell** · 04-03-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm confused on what broke exactly. Did it break down when you were tightening it?? If it is threaded it shouldn't fall out at all.

Windowsrookie · 04-03-2008, 07:09 PM

Yes, the head broke off of the bolt when I tightened it. So most of it is stuck in the engine.

sandman · 04-03-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Windowsrookie

Yes, the head broke off of the bolt when I tightened it. So most of it is stuck in the engine.

so how would that fall out in your engine?

try an easyout. or a reverse drillbit.

**Vestjam** · 04-03-2008, 09:26 PM

.... and be careful to not over-torque the bolts.

If you pull the valve cover off, there should be enough of the bolt shaft left to grab hold of with a vice grip or something so you can remove and replace with a new one.

-Joe- · 04-03-2008, 09:29 PM

Invest in a torque wrench and manual..

they arent to be very tight..

althought i hate removing the 4.0s valve cover.. hopefully the v8 is easier

Windowsrookie · 04-03-2008, 09:33 PM

I have a Haynes manual, and a torque wrench. Torque wrench was set for 10ft-lbs. I guess it's time for a new one.

I went out and loosened the bolts a little, I think I was tightening them down too much.

I think I'll just let it be for now, if it starts leaking I'll take an easy-out to it. It's on the passenger side Valve cover, and I had to remove the A/C compressor to get the lines out of the way in order to remove it.

-Joe- · 04-03-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windowsrookie

I have a Haynes manual, and a torque wrench. Torque wrench was set for 10ft-lbs. I guess it's time for a new one.

I went out and loosened the bolts a little, I think I was tightening them down too much.

I think I'll just let it be for now, if it starts leaking I'll take an easy-out to it. It's on the passenger side Valve cover, and I had to remove the A/C compressor to get the lines out of the way in order to remove it.

Get a smaller one.. i have one that does 10 - 180 ft pnds and another that does 0 - 80..

valve cover bolts are about 7 ft pounds