2008 Mustang Valve Cover Bolt Torque Sequence

[sfcadams]

Already tried searching but didn't come up with anything. I am going to replace the stock valve covers on my 2008 Mustang GT with some powdercoated covers and need to know what the torque sequence is for the newer Mustangs since they use less bolts on the valve cover than the 2005-2007 Mustangs did. I know they are to be torqued to 89 inch pounds but just curious as to what the proper sequence is.

Anyone provide any insight?

 

[GrnBullitt08]

Start from the center and work your way out....I will provide a picture for you in a minute.

 

[GrnBullitt08]

here ya go..

 

[sfcadams]

Thanks

 

[US-1]

 

[JeremyH]

Oh snap, I didnt follow that picture. Did i mess something up? lol
89 inch-lbs is fricking hand tight.
Forgetting the dab of silicone is about the biggest thing you can mess up, and then still its really not a big deal.

 

[Mustang30212]

"dab"....is that some fancy mechanic term that the rest of us could never understand????????

RH

 

[US-1]

That's a technical term. You learned something new today.

 

[Mustang30212]

That's what I thought..I learn something new every day here...you guys are soo wonderful...and helpful....

I'm not sure I can hang around you smart fuckers much longer....LOL!!

RH

 

[US-1]

It's a burden but we try.

 

[JeremyH]

lol