Volvo literature specifies 7 to 11 ft lbs. I recommend Felpro's valve cover gaskets (Part #VS26090). Are rubber faced metal, not paper. Cost less than OEM style too. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx> wrote: > Hey all, > > Does anyone know the recommended FT/LBS for the valve > cover screws. Volvo sites say 9 pounds. The spring > washers give me the idea that when the washer's flush > the bolt is tight enough. > > Also, Ill be using regular gaskets from DMCH. Any > thoughts on these. > > thanx > > Jordan > 11613 > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. > http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/