Bigelow965
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- Lexington, KY
About to replace the valve cover gasket on my '96 XJ for the first time and wondered if anyone had any advice. Already have Felpro gasket so we're good there.
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Change out valve cover gasket advice?
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iluv83vettes
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- Houston
Swivel sockets or universal joint or whatever you want to call it to reach the back bolts by the firewall. Other than that just take you time.
iwannadie
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- Gilbert, Az
I replaced the CCV grommets and spent time really cleaning the inside of the valve cover, not that it needed it but I did it anyways.
8Mud
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- Central Germany
I cleaned the mating surface really well. Wiped it down numerous times with a clean paper towel and solvent.
I used the OEM grommets in the valve cover instead of the Fel Pro grommets that came with the kit. A small drop of Loc Tite on the bolts/studs.
It has been holding up well, not a drop of leakage.
I used the OEM grommets in the valve cover instead of the Fel Pro grommets that came with the kit. A small drop of Loc Tite on the bolts/studs.
It has been holding up well, not a drop of leakage.
- Location
- WA state
Keep the sleeves inside the factory grommets.
Bigelow965
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- Lexington, KY
Thanks for the info.
Looked it up in the old FSM but I can't tell if I'm looking at the right number. I think the FSM calls the valve cover something different.
Anybody know the torque values for the valve cover retaining bolts on a '96 XJ 4.0?
Looked it up in the old FSM but I can't tell if I'm looking at the right number. I think the FSM calls the valve cover something different.
Anybody know the torque values for the valve cover retaining bolts on a '96 XJ 4.0?
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- Location
- WA state
I usually go hand tight with the socket on an ext, and then 180 deg with ratchet. Also, alternate side starting with the center in a clockwise pattern, after they are "hand hight".
yossarian19
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- Grass Valley, CA
it's going to be standard torque value for a 1/4-20 bolt. Assuming it's grade 5 (pretty safe assumption) it's 8 ft lbs dry, 6.2 wet. x12 for inch-lbs.
Best bet is to clean & dry dry threads with brake clean & compressed air or a bucket of Simple Green or some such.
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And yes, make sure you don't chuck the metal washer / sleeve thingies when (if) you replace the grommets. It's a PITA to find those... ask me how I know...
Best bet is to clean & dry dry threads with brake clean & compressed air or a bucket of Simple Green or some such.
EDIT
And yes, make sure you don't chuck the metal washer / sleeve thingies when (if) you replace the grommets. It's a PITA to find those... ask me how I know...
xcm
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- Southern Oregon
Make gasket locating studs. You can take old valve colver studs, cut them off, grind the bolt heads to smaller than the thread OD, cut a slot in the heads, and paint them yellow or red so they dont get misplaced.
Makes things very easy.
Makes things very easy.
Lowrange2
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- Abbeville, SC
Here's you a fine write-up on the topic. If you care to read farther through the thread you should get a laugh as well.
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f30/va...d-diy-write-up-total-beginners-174283/index4/
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f30/va...d-diy-write-up-total-beginners-174283/index4/
