I need to know what to torque the valve cover bolts in ft. lbs.?

camshaft sprocket bolt 58-72 ft. lbs. crankshaft pulley bolts 108-132 ft. lbs. crankshaft pulley center bolt 80-94 ft. lbs. cylinder head bolts cold engine 65-72 ft. lbs. warm engine 73-80 ft. lbs. cylinder head rear cover bolts 69-86 in. lbs. flywheel/Driveplate bolts 94-101 ft. lbs. intake/Exhaust manifold nuts/Bolts 11-14 ft. lbs. jet valves 13-16 ft. lbs. main bearing cap bolts 36-39 ft. lbs. oil pan bolts 51-69 in. lbs. oil pan nuts 43-60 in. lbs. oil pan drain plug 33 ft. lbs. oil pump cover bolts 72-84 in. lbs. oil pump relief valve plug 29-36 ft. lbs. oil pump sprocket nut 25-28 ft. lbs. Rear oil seal retainer bolts 84-108 in. lbs. rocker arm shaft bolts 14-15 ft. lbs. rod bearing cap nuts 23-25 ft. lbs. silent shaft sprocket nut 22-28 ft. lbs. spark plugs 15-21 ft. lbs. thermostat housing-to-Engine bolts 86-114 in. lbs. timing belt tensioner bolt 32-40 ft. lbs. valve cover bolts 43-61 in. lbs. water pump-to-Engine bolts alternator brace bolt 14-20 ft. lbs. all others 9-11 ft. lbs. water pump pulley bolts 72-84 in. lbs.

Could it be a F-150 instead?
Ford Engine Bolt Torque Chart Bolt Torque Spec Chart for Ford Engines

These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. If you use after-market performance bolts like ARP's, you should follow the recommended torque specifications.

260, 289, 302 Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 60-70 ft-lbs Outer main cap bolts 35-40 ft-lbs. Connecting rod bolts (40-45 ft-lbs. for 289 HP & Boss 302) Cylinder head bolts 65-72 ft-lbs. Rocker arms 17-23 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 23-25 ft-lbs Oil pump bolt 23-28 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cam thrust plate bolts 8-10 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolts 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs. 351W Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cylinder head bolts 90-100 ft-lbs. Rocker arms 17-23 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 23-25 ft-lbs. Oil pump bolts 23-28 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cam thrust plate bolts 8-10 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs. 351C, 351M Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs. Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. (45-50 ft-lbs. For Boss 351C) Cylinder head bolts 105 ft-lbs. (125 ft-lbs. For Boss 351C) Rocker arms (non-adjustable) Rocker arms (non-adjustable) 5/16in. intake manifold bolts 21-25 ft-lbs. 3/8in. intake manifold bolts 28-23 ft-lbs Oil pump bolt 25 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cam thrust plate bolts 9-12 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-18 ft-lbs. 360, 390, 406, 427, 428FE Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs. Crossbolts for 406-427 40 ft-lbs. Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. (53-58 ft-lbs. For 406 and 427) Cylinder head bolts 80-90 ft-lbs. (100-110 ft-lbs. For 1963-67 427) Rocker arm shaft bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 32-35 ft-lbs. Oil pump bolt 12-15 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs. 429-460 Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cylinder head bolts 140 ft-lbs. Rocker arms (non-adjustable) 18-22 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 25-30 ft-lbs. Oil pump bolt 25 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-18 ft-lbs.

Ford Engine Bolt Torque Chart Bolt Torque Spec Chart for Ford Engines

These specs are for stock-type bolts with light engine oil applied to the threads and the underside of the bolt head. Moly and other lubes offer reduced friction and increased bolt tension, which will affect the torque figure. If you use after-market performance bolts like ARP's, you should follow the recommended torque specifications.

260, 289, 302 Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 60-70 ft-lbs Outer main cap bolts 35-40 ft-lbs. Connecting rod bolts (40-45 ft-lbs. for 289 HP & Boss 302) Cylinder head bolts 65-72 ft-lbs. Rocker arms 17-23 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 23-25 ft-lbs Oil pump bolt 23-28 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cam thrust plate bolts 8-10 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolts 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs. 351W Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cylinder head bolts 90-100 ft-lbs. Rocker arms 17-23 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 23-25 ft-lbs. Oil pump bolts 23-28 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cam thrust plate bolts 8-10 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs. 351C, 351M Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs. Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. (45-50 ft-lbs. For Boss 351C) Cylinder head bolts 105 ft-lbs. (125 ft-lbs. For Boss 351C) Rocker arms (non-adjustable) Rocker arms (non-adjustable) 5/16in. intake manifold bolts 21-25 ft-lbs. 3/8in. intake manifold bolts 28-23 ft-lbs Oil pump bolt 25 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cam thrust plate bolts 9-12 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-18 ft-lbs. 360, 390, 406, 427, 428FE Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs. Crossbolts for 406-427 40 ft-lbs. Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. (53-58 ft-lbs. For 406 and 427) Cylinder head bolts 80-90 ft-lbs. (100-110 ft-lbs. For 1963-67 427) Rocker arm shaft bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 32-35 ft-lbs. Oil pump bolt 12-15 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-15 ft-lbs. 429-460 Torque Spec.
Fastener Type Torque Spec Main cap bolts 95-105 ft-lbs Connecting rod bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Cylinder head bolts 140 ft-lbs. Rocker arms (non-adjustable) 18-22 ft-lbs. Intake manifold bolts 25-30 ft-lbs. Oil pump bolt 25 ft-lbs. Cam bolts 40-45 ft-lbs. Harmonic damper bolt 70-90 ft-lbs. Flywheel / flex-plate bolts 75-85 ft-lbs. Pressure plate bolts 35 ft-lbs. Front cover bolts 12-18 ft-lbs.

main bearing cap bolts 36-39 ft. lbs. oil pan bolts 51-69 in. lbs. oil pan nuts 43-60 in. lbs. oil pan drain plug 33 ft. lbs. oil pump cover bolts 72-84 in. lbs. oil pump relief valve plug 29-36 ft. lbs. oil pump sprocket nut 25-28 ft. lbs. Rear oil seal retainer bolts 84-108 in. lbs. rocker arm shaft bolts 14-15 ft. lbs. rod bearing cap nuts 23-25 ft. lbs. silent shaft sprocket nut 22-28 ft. lbs. spark plugs 15-21 ft. lbs. thermostat housing-to-Engine bolts 86-114 in. lbs. timing belt tensioner bolt 32-40 ft. lbs. valve cover bolts 43-61 in. lbs.

Torque Specifications

air intake plenum 11-14 ft lbs.

camshaft bearing cap 14-15 ft lbs.

connecting rod nut 37-38 ft lbs.

camshaft sprocket bolt 66-67 ft lbs.

crankshaft pulley bolt 108-116 ft lbs.

cylinder head bolts 65-72 ft lbs. ( 3.0L) 76-83 ft lbs. (3.5L)

drive plate ( flywheel ) 53-55 ft lbs.

exhust manifold 11-16 ft lbs.

intake manifold 11-15 ft lbs.

main bearing cap 55-61 ft lbs.

rocker shaft 14-15 ft lbs.

valve cover 27-35 in. lbs.

throttle body bolt 84-108 in. lbs.

V8 Engines Component Torque Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 40-45 ft. lbs. Camshaft Thrust Plate-to-Engine Bolts 9-12 ft. lbs. Crankshaft Pulley-to-
Vibration Damper Bolts 35-50 ft. lbs. Cylinder Head Bolts All Except 1993 Flanged Bolts Step 1 55-65 ft. lbs. Step 2 65-72 ft. lbs. 1993 Flanged Bolts NOTE 1 Exhaust Manifold Bolts All Except 1993 HO Cobra 18-24 ft. lbs. 1993 HO Cobra 26-32 ft. lbs. Flywheel/Driveplate-to-
Crankshaft Bolts 75-85 ft. lbs. Intake Manifold Bolts Note 2 Upper Intake Manifold-to-
Intake Manifold Bolts 12-18 ft. lbs. Main Bearing Cap Bolts 60-70 ft. lbs. Oil Filter Insert-to-Engine Adapter Bolt 20-30 ft. lbs. Oil Pan 1979 Step1 Large Bolts 11-13 ft. lbs. Small Bolts 7-9 ft. lbs. Step 2 Large Bolts 15-17 ft. lbs. Small Bolts 10-12 ft. lbs. 1980-87 9-11 ft. lbs. 1988 and up 6-9 ft. lbs. Oil Pick-up Tube-to-Main Bearing Cap Nut 22-32 ft. lbs. Oil Pick-up Tube-to-Oil Pump Bolts 1979-87 10-15 ft. lbs. 1988 and up 12-18 ft. lbs. Oil Pump Bolts 22-32 ft. lbs. Rocker Arm Fulcrum Bolts 18-25 ft. lbs. Thermostat Housing-to-Engine Bolts Through 1987 9-12 ft. lbs. 1988 and up 12-18 ft. lbs. Timing Chain Cover Bolts 12-18 ft. lbs. Valve Cover Bolts 10-13 ft. lbs. Water Pump Mounting Bolts 12-18 ft. lbs. NOTE 1 Step 1 Tighten bolts in sequence to 25-35 ft. lbs. Step 2 Tighten bolts in sequence to 45-55 ft. lbs. Step 3 Tighten bolts in sequence an additional ¼ turn. NOTE 2 Step 1 Tighten bolts in sequence to 23-25 ft. lbs. Step 2 After assembly, retorque all bolts in sequence to 23-25 ft. lbs.let me know if this helps and how about a rating.

3.0L and 3.5L V6

Torque Specifications

air intake plenum 11-14 ft lbs.

camshaft bearing cap 14-15 ft lbs.

connecting rod nut 37-38 ft lbs.

camshaft sprocket bolt 66-67 ft lbs.

crankshaft pulley bolt 108-116 ft lbs.

cylinder head bolts 65-72 ft lbs. ( 3.0L) 76-83 ft lbs. (3.5L)

drive plate ( flywheel ) 53-55 ft lbs.

exhust manifold 11-16 ft lbs.

intake manifold 11-15 ft lbs.

main bearing cap 55-61 ft lbs.

rocker shaft 14-15 ft lbs.

valve cover 27-35 in. lbs.

throttle body bolt 84-108 in. lbs.

Hello there
Torque Specs
These specs may not be correct for your application.
Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model.
always torque bolts in three equal increments
Bolts or Parts Lube or Sealer Torque to: 7/16 Main Caps (2 bolt) Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs. 7/16 Inner Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs. 7/16 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 65 ft-lbs. 3/8 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 40 ft-lbs. Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use
their specs. Click Here! 3/8 Connecting Rod Bolt Engine Oil 45 ft-lbs. 11/32 Connecting Rod Bolt Engine Oil 45 ft-lbs. Cylinder Heads
Engine oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water jacket)
65 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in) Engine Oil 50 ft-lbs. Oil Pump Engine Oil 65 ft-lbs. Oil Pan Engine Oil 12 ft-lbs. Cam Sprocket (upper gear) Thread Locker 20 ft-lbs. Timing Cover Engine Oil 6 ft-lbs. Intake Manifold
(Cast Iron Heads)
Non- Hardening Sealer 30 ft-lbs. Valve Cover Engine Oil 3 ft-lbs. Exhaust Manifold Anti-Seize Lubricant 25 ft-lbs. Spark Plugs No Lube or Sealer 20 ft-lbs. Flexplate (Automatic)
Flywheel (Clutch)
Thread Locker 60 ft-lbs. Clutch Pressure Plate Thread Locker 35 ft-lbs. Centerbolt
(Harmonic Damper)
Engine Oil 60 ft-lbs. Bellhousing
(Transmission to Block)
Engine Oil 25 ft-lbs. Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

Left side:

To install:

1. Lubricate all the valvetrain components with engine oil.
   
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Pushrods and the rocker arms and tighten the bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) plus 30 degrees
     
   • Rocker arm cover using a new gasket and tighten the rocker cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
     
   • PCV valve to the rocker arm cover
     
   • Coolant tube with the thermostat bypass hose and tighten the bolt to 98 inch lbs. (11 Nm) and the nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
     
   • AIR check valve pipe and torque the adapters to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
     
   • Engine mount strut and torque the bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm)
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Negative battery cable
     

Right side:

To install:

1. Lubricate all the valve train components with engine oil.
   
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Pushrods and the rocker arms and tighten the bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) plus 30 degrees
     
   • Rocker arm cover using a new gasket and tighten the rocker cover bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
     
   • Power brake booster vacuum pipe to the plenum
     
   • EVAP solenoid and ignition coil assembly
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Alternator bracket and torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
     
   • Alternator and torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
     
   • Accessory drive belt
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
3. Start the vehicle and verify no leaks.
   

1998 chevy astro 4.3 v6 torque specs include :
* foot pounds *
balance shaft (if equiped) gear bolt = step 1 = 15 ft.lbs. step2 = additional 35 degrees.
camshaft sprocket bolt = 18 ft. lbs.
connecting rod cap = step 1 = 20 ft. lbs. step 2 = additional 70 degrees.
crankshaft damper bolt = 74 ft. lbs.
crankshaft oil deflectorbolt/nut = 27 ft.lbs.
cylinder head bolts = step 1 = 15 ft. lbs. step 2 = additional 73 degrees. (tighten in sequence)



exhaust manifold bolts = step 1 = 11 ft. lbs. step 2 = 22 ft. lbs.
flywheel bolt = 74 ft. lbs.
main bearing cap bolts = step 1 = 15 ft. lbs. step 2 = additional 73 degrees.
oil filter adapter bolt = 15 ft. lbs.
oil pan bolt/nut = 18 ft. lbs.
oil pump bolt = 66 ft. lbs.
rocker arm with press in studs = 18 ft. lbs.
rocker arm with screw in studs = 19 ft. lbs.
valve lifter retainer bolt = 12 ft. lbs.
water pump bolt = 33 ft. lbs.
* inch pounds *
balance shaft retaining plate bolt = 106 in. lbs.
camshaft retainer plate bolt = 106 in. lbs.
front cover bolt = 106 in. lbs.
intake manifold upper = step 1 = 44 in. lbs. step 2 = 88 in. lbs.
intake manifold lower = step 1 = 27 in. lbs. step 2 = 106 in. lbs. step 3 = 133 in. lbs. ** (tighten bolts in sequence)



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