Valve Cover Question?

Jay1982 · 03-29-2006, 10:07 AM

I am about to replace my valve cover gasket and need to know the torque specifications. 93 GC Laredo 4.0l L6

jeepjeepster · 03-29-2006, 02:20 PM

Dude idk what the torque specs are, but that thing sucks to change!

Be sure you get a new pcv elbow(I think thats what its called) b/c you must take the old one off to clear the back of the engine bay. When putting it back on it is VERY hard to keep the gasket lined up. I found it best to put some rtv around the pan to hold the gasket in place.

Ohh, Im sure the torque is very low, its a cork gasket.

gunthagunth · 03-29-2006, 02:26 PM

torque them to 85 inch lbs. (10 Nm)

Jay1982 · 03-29-2006, 04:32 PM

Jeepjeepster you are correct those things suck to replace, had such a hard time pulling the valve cover off, throttle cables, hoses, etc right over top. Luckily a friend stopped by and helped me guide it back in. And for the torque specs, I called the local Crysler dealer here in St. Pete Florida, talked to a mechanic and he said to just tighten the bolts manually, if the gasket starts pushing out its too tight. Anyway after completing that, i refilled with oil, cranked her up and i hear this ticking sound. Come to find out its one of my pulleys, so now I have to take the belts off and find the pulley that is causing the noise. I am sure the one that is screwed will have play in it. Anyone ever had this problem, if so how much of a pain was it to fix :if you did it yourself: ?

03-29-2006, 04:32 PM	#4
Jay1982 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FLa Posts: 71 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Jeepjeepster you are correct those things suck to replace, had such a hard time pulling the valve cover off, throttle cables, hoses, etc right over top. Luckily a friend stopped by and helped me guide it back in. And for the torque specs, I called the local Crysler dealer here in St. Pete Florida, talked to a mechanic and he said to just tighten the bolts manually, if the gasket starts pushing out its too tight. Anyway after completing that, i refilled with oil, cranked her up and i hear this ticking sound. Come to find out its one of my pulleys, so now I have to take the belts off and find the pulley that is causing the noise. I am sure the one that is screwed will have play in it. Anyone ever had this problem, if so how much of a pain was it to fix :if you did it yourself: ? Last edited by Jay1982; 04-24-2006 at 12:09 AM..

03-29-2006, 02:20 PM	#2
jeepjeepster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,511 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Dude idk what the torque specs are, but that thing sucks to change! Be sure you get a new pcv elbow(I think thats what its called) b/c you must take the old one off to clear the back of the engine bay. When putting it back on it is VERY hard to keep the gasket lined up. I found it best to put some rtv around the pan to hold the gasket in place. Ohh, Im sure the torque is very low, its a cork gasket.