If you know the size of the fastener and the thread you can generally look up the appropriate torque on a chart. If it did not come with your torque wrench, then look on the net.
Alternatively, as has been said, just tighten to snug and then check them a couple of times after you have run it a bit to see if they are staying tight. Shouldn't be the sort of thing where there is any real magic to it. Too many variables for accurate torque in a lot of areas anyway - especially with low numbers, I would think. My experience with non MB products is that they often loosen a bit. Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque "Glenn Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I posted a query a couple days ago asking if someone could provide > the spec torque setting for the valve cover bolts on my '84 300D but > haven't received this info. yet. Does anyone have the engine book > where you can look this up and provide this info.? TIA Glenn, sorry I do not know the exact answer but I would say just a little more than snug -- maybe 5 lb-ft ?? All you need is for the gasket to be pressed enough to prevent oil leaks. Since it's a cast aluminum cover, I don't think you want to clamp down too hard for fear of cracking it. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
