Im wondering what's the correct pattern to tighten the valve cover on a lsj

Thanks

 

righty tighty, lefty loosy

 

Gm doesn't have one for ecotecs. Personally I rotate around the cover skipping every other bolt then come back around and get the ones I passed. Torque spec is 89inlbs

 

I'm going to need that info soon

 

^^ yup! lol

I do criss cross

 

Well, ****...

I'll need this now for my LNF.

 

I criss-cross starting from the middle and work my way outwards.
Remember 89inlbs is almost nothing.

FWIW, I just installed an intake plenum spacer on a VQ35, and the torque spec is incredibly low on those two, so low that the maker of the spacer actually recommended using a socket driver (looks like a screwdriver handle) instead of a socket wrench to ensure that you don't over torque it.

 

No pattern specified, but if you start at the middle and work radially all the way out you will be set.

I've installed many leak free lsj valve covers in my time.

 

Would it be necessary to replace the gasket? I did some reading and some said it wasn't but I would be a good idea to change it

 

I'd inspect it.

If the rubber doesn't looked crushed, cracked, or torn, it should be ok to reuse.

 

Cool thanks staged I figured as much

 

ive had my valve cover off now twice and its still in great shape and still leak free

but i also do the criss cross method and then come back again and go over them

 

Nice i wanted to make sure for when I get the valve cover

 

haha well now you know when you get THAT valve cover lol

 

Lol exactly