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Miata Valve Cover Torque Sequence. NB Miata Valve Cover Paint Project NB YouTube The garage section shows the torque sequence on the cover with 14 bolts mine has 11 I don't trust the HF torque wrench I have so I just hand tightened according to the sequence

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What damage could it cause? You could damage the gasket (oil leak), or snap the bolts (oil leak), or crack the valve cover (very BIG oil leak) Do the vvt covers have less bolts , it has 4 on each side and 3 in the middle between the plugs

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They are supposed to gently compress the valve cover gasket, not clamp down the cover like it's your cylinder head or something The torque spec for those bolts is 43-78 inch-pounds Turned out I had these files on my computer all along lol

Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Components Valve Covers. Apply high temperature silicone sealant to the corners where the cam bearing caps and crank angle sensor cap meet the cylinder head They are supposed to gently compress the valve cover gasket, not clamp down the cover like it's your cylinder head or something

Miata Build Ep. 2 Valve Cover Spray YouTube. The torque spec for those bolts is 43-78 inch-pounds If you have one you know is accurate then go ahead.