just need to know, if there's anything I should know before installing a new valve cover. specific torque specs or anything? thanks.

new gasket, torq specs i dunno, always do it to til it feels right, remember the head is aluminum dont over do it. I can look the specs up if your really worried.

already got the gasket. Just wanted to make sure before I started anything. thanks.

54-74 in-lbs
tighten them in this order

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thanks for the diagram josh. i am still waiting on my custom cover to get done

moving to achives, good post guys!

no problem

so who here has had a valve cover powdercoated? what do I do about the seal surrounding the VCT plug? anyone know a part #?

i wouldnt worry about the seal too much. its going to do its job either way. its never 100% tight. you may have to lightly sand it to get some paint off to get it to fit if it was powdercoated