Valve cover bolts-Stud type ??
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Valve cover bolts-Stud type ??
Greetings all
from Wintery Melbourne (Australia),
I just bought new valve cover bolts(stud type)
and I'm not sure what is the best way to install
them
.
Do I...
1/ use 2 nuts to put them into the head
(and if so how far/tight)?
2/ just leave the threaded part in the chrome
nut and use it like a bolt ??
Also should I use Locktite on them ??
(on the stud into the head part not the nut).
I hope to do this early in the morning
so
I can take the wife out cruzing & picture taking
(without the smell burning oil filling the cabin
).
Any hints or tips gratefully accepted.
Gavin
from Wintery Melbourne (Australia),
I just bought new valve cover bolts(stud type)
and I'm not sure what is the best way to install
them
.Do I...
1/ use 2 nuts to put them into the head
(and if so how far/tight)?
2/ just leave the threaded part in the chrome
nut and use it like a bolt ??
Also should I use Locktite on them ??
(on the stud into the head part not the nut).
I hope to do this early in the morning
so I can take the wife out cruzing & picture taking
(without the smell burning oil filling the cabin
).Any hints or tips gratefully accepted.
Gavin
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I'm not fond of studs because sometimes you cant lift the valve cover straight up with the cover hitting something.
Double nut the studs in if needed and use Locktite.
If your using the standard stamped steel valve covers you need to use rvt instead of gaskets or use the spreaders on each of the 4 bolts.
Double nut the studs in if needed and use Locktite.
If your using the standard stamped steel valve covers you need to use rvt instead of gaskets or use the spreaders on each of the 4 bolts.
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Normally, studs are screwed into the component tightly, then the mating part is assembled and a nut is used to hold the part in place. In other words, the stud needs to be assembled and tightened into its "home" before the mating part and nut are installed. If the stud is intended to be 'permanent', put some Loctite on the threads when you install it.
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Normally, studs are screwed into the component tightly, then the mating part is assembled and a nut is used to hold the part in place. In other words, the stud needs to be assembled and tightened into its "home" before the mating part and nut are installed. If the stud is intended to be 'permanent', put some Loctite on the threads when you install it.
... I followed this procedure and did not use loctite. No issues! I like them!
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Well they're in.Turned out the studs had an allen key socket
So no probs with the install.
Thanks for the tips etc.
Now to fire her up & check for leaks.
I also decided to check my EGR and surprise, surprise
It wasn't working.I tested it with a vacuum
pump and the diaphragm didn't move or hold vacuum.
So I've blocked it off 'til I can afford/find another.
CHEERS
GAV
So no probs with the install.
Thanks for the tips etc.
Now to fire her up & check for leaks.
I also decided to check my EGR and surprise, surprise
It wasn't working.I tested it with a vacuum
pump and the diaphragm didn't move or hold vacuum.
So I've blocked it off 'til I can afford/find another.
CHEERS
GAV
Last edited by thegavel; Jun 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM.
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From: Melbourne Victoria
Just ran Her up (leak detecting) None!!! Great.
No RTV used, just the gasket with the bolts snugged to 45in/lbs.
I left EGR in place but not connected to vacuum
and noticed my exhaust "popping" has gone.
So that solves that puzzle (vacuum leak from EGR).
I cant seem to find the same EGR on Feebay or any of the Vette
vendors sites, they have others but numbers dont match mine.
The one I have is marked
Rochester-MT 7040299 28231
(Could be a bastardization done here in Australia).
It just started raining so no test drive today
Again THANKS to eveyone for their HELP & patience.
CHEERS
Gav
No RTV used, just the gasket with the bolts snugged to 45in/lbs.
I left EGR in place but not connected to vacuum
and noticed my exhaust "popping" has gone.
So that solves that puzzle (vacuum leak from EGR).
I cant seem to find the same EGR on Feebay or any of the Vette
vendors sites, they have others but numbers dont match mine.
The one I have is marked
Rochester-MT 7040299 28231
(Could be a bastardization done here in Australia).
It just started raining so no test drive today
Again THANKS to eveyone for their HELP & patience.
CHEERS
Gav
