valve cover bolts

[warlocke]

hey i know this is in another topic but i figured id post here to where it will help someone else if needed.

What is the thread pitch, and length of the valve cover bolts, i snapped one and am just gonna replace them when i get a new gasket. shocking tho its not leaking lol.

im not lookin to buy used, tho it would prolly work i want to use grade 4-6 bolts so its not gonna snap easy.

thanks

[mattswabb]

I'd say 6mm x 1.00

[warlocke]

I'd say 6mm x 1.00

yep you were right, i was able to take one out w/o bustin it lol. m6 1.00 and an inch long,

ace only had 2 so i grabbed them and the vc gasket will be here tomm WOOT lol.

[warlocke]

also do i add gasket sealer like rtv to the vc gasket? or no since its a rubber gasket

[mattswabb]

the manual shows to use sealant between the gasket and the valve cover in the groove. When I did the last one on my daily driver I didn't, maybe thats where my leak is coming from.

[warlocke]

lol the manual is in the car and was just wondering ill look for sure before i go to get it cause ill need to pick some more up, that stuff is handy for more things than you think lol

[REDNECK1]

just make sure that you don't push the rubber out tighting it up, silicone will sometimes make it move around and also cause a leak

[warlocke]

ok had to go get a tap and the cars hot now lol, going to get lunch and be back, luckly i dont have to drill the bolt, it rattled loose so thats good. when i get back and when its cooled off ima take the greased lighting to it and take before and after pics so ill post when done

[warlocke]

ok heres pics before i cleaned it all

[warlocke]

heres after cleaning (sorry only 4 photos per post as far as i know lol