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 Post subject: rocker cover bolts
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:15 pm 
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sorry for starting this but, im bout to pick up my polished rocker cover tommoro, just wondering, do i need a torque wrench to do them up or is it just simple as do them up firm and tight with a normal wrench also no i need to put new bolts back on or can i use the orignal ones off my car

cheers matty

 

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Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors

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 Post subject: Re: rocker cover bolts
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:34 pm 
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Shifter or socket will be fine !

 

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 Post subject: Re: rocker cover bolts
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:01 pm 
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how tight should i do it up, so it does move and more, or just tight enuff,

 

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 Post subject: Re: rocker cover bolts
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:27 pm 
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Just do it sensibly tight.

 

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 Post subject: Re: rocker cover bolts
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:01 pm 
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no worries thanks for the input cheers

 

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