RockAuto Valve Cover gaskets FEL-PRO VS 50724R Leaking

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Apr 23, 2015 | 05:01 AM

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johns55

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Originally Posted by dibbit

The JTIS says the correct torque is 9-11Nm. I read elsewhere on the forum that the two values are for new or old bolts - can anyone confirm that?

I thought it was the other way around?

Apr 23, 2015 | 01:09 PM

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stevepaa

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From: san jose

I did my gaskets about 2 months ago. Used OEM and I smeared a small film of VW sealer D 454 300 A2 on the mating surface. No leaks so far. yeah, it is ~$100 a tube but highly recommended.

Apr 24, 2015 | 09:47 AM

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dibbit

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Originally Posted by johns55

I thought it was the other way around?

Everyone seems to quote the higher of the two figures, although I have also seen people pick a value in the middle. It would be nice to have a definitive answer.

Apr 24, 2015 | 05:10 PM

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batroute

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Originally Posted by dibbit

Everyone seems to quote the higher of the two figures, although I have also seen people pick a value in the middle. It would be nice to have a definitive answer.

TBH the difference is so slight I would seriously doubt it makes a noticeable difference - probably more important to make sure all the bolts are torqued in sequence and to the same value. I was always taught to clean threads and lubricate lightly before torqueing.