Torque wrench for the valve cover...

[VAPORBLADE]

WTF - How do you do it? I only have a 2' long torque wrench from 10ft-lbs to 300ft lbs. It will not even fit between the intake manifold to get the two center bolts (2 and 3). So how do you do it? Tell me I am not going to need to take off my intake - plus I do not like the fact that I am using such a big wrench to do such a small nut. I do not want anything to break.

[VAPORBLADE]

Can I use an inch pound wrench and just stick it on 132 inch pounds to get the desired 11 foot pounds? Seems to make sence....

[SchnellerVert]

Pricey but very nice, SKMicrometer Torque Screwdrivers

http://skhandtool.com/productcatalog.cfm?cfid=5350777&cftoken=30447091

[euroshark]

You can tighten the valve cover by hand... Its NOT crucial to get exactly 11ft/lbs. Important things to torque: Half shaft bolts, cylinder head bolts, rod bearings, etc. Valve covers... not really, just get them "tight" by hand, but not too tight.

[kommissar]

Can I use an inch pound wrench and just stick it on 132 inch pounds to get the desired 11 foot pounds? Seems to make sence....

Yes, that's legal. Convert 11 ft/lb to in/lb... 11 (ft / pound) = 132 in / pound

[VAPORBLADE]

Yes, that's legal. Convert 11 ft/lb to in/lb.

Thank you!

[MR 325]

You can tighten the valve cover by hand... Its NOT crucial to get exactly 11ft/lbs.

[ak96ss]

FWIW, I use an 'old-fashioned' beam torque wrench, like this one:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&cat=Mechanics+Tools&subcat=Torque+Wrenches&pid=00944690000

[euroshark]

lol...

Do you torque your distributor cap bolts too???

[SchnellerVert]

There are people out there that do hence why there is tools for doing it.

[euroshark]

Fair enough, I guess if having everything set at a specific torque sets your mind at ease, more power to you! I'm good with having the driveshaft bolts, starter bolts, bellhousing, motor mounts as tight as I can get em, same with everything else but the head... "Tight is tight, too tight is fucking broken" - my favorite automotive quote.

[porsche gt1]

FWIW, I use an 'old-fashioned' beam torque wrench, like this one:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944690000

that is what I used on my last opening of the valve cover. Worked great, especially with an extender.

[VAPORBLADE]

I am just anal with the torque settings. I mean, if it is in Bentley, I might as well do it right when I do it.

I bought an inch pound wrench, and did the math. We are all good now. Next is the intake manifold. :)

[ivo316]

I did not torque my valve cover, it kinda "perspires" oil, I guess i will when I replace my valve cover gasket again. :(