Need valve cover torque specs

24EQ · Jul 1st, 2006, 06:19 AM

Hello folks, I need the torque specs for the valve cover bolts. I have a 1990 240sx. And also I have a dumb question to ask. I believe I have a KA24E engine but I see that others with the same year car say they have an S13. What is the difference????

Trippen · Jul 1st, 2006, 08:05 AM

Ok first off an S13 isnt a motor spec but a body spec....S13 is from 89-94(?) then S14..

On your motor if it is a KA24E then it has the spark plugs to the right of the motor not in the center.....and on the Valve cover it says SOHC....

I have checked my 3 sources of Nissan Docs and I cant find a valve cover torque spec.....I usually do mine to hand tight....On my calibrated hands usually 20-25Inch Measured cold LBS....I havent had an issue so far no oil leaks to speak of.

**rogoman** · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:56 AM

initial tighten: torque spec is: 3 nm (2.2 ft lb).

final tighten: torque spec is: 7 - 10 nm (5.1 - 7.2 ft lb).

Trippen · Jul 1st, 2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rogoman

initial tighten: torque spec is: 3 nm (2.2 ft lb).

final tighten: torque spec is: 7 - 10 nm (5.1 - 7.2 ft lb).

Thanks Rogoman what source did you get these from?

and For those who dont have a footlb wrench at such a low range here are the number in inch lbs

3 nm (2.2 ft lb) or 26.4 inch lb

7 - 10 nm (5.1 - 7.2 ft lb) 62inlb 86.4inch lb

SHpaintball · Jul 1st, 2006, 02:06 PM

thanks i have been lookin for that 2

24EQ · Jul 1st, 2006, 04:18 PM

Thanks a lot guys, I knew I came to the right place. Oh yeah, and another thing. How do you change your avatar to a photo from your own gallery? I would like to put in a picture of my own 240.

Nismo240 · Jul 1st, 2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 24EQ

Thanks a lot guys, I knew I came to the right place. Oh yeah, and another thing. How do you change your avatar to a photo from your own gallery? I would like to put in a picture of my own 240.

i believe you have to resize it to make it fit.

**rogoman** · Jul 1st, 2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trippen

Thanks Rogoman what source did you get these from?

and For those who dont have a footlb wrench at such a low range here are the number in inch lbs

3 nm (2.2 ft lb) or 26.4 inch lb

7 - 10 nm (5.1 - 7.2 ft lb) 62inlb 86.4inch lb

Hey Trip,
I happen to have a 1990 Nissan FSM. Got it from there.

Trippen · Jul 1st, 2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rogoman

Hey Trip,
I happen to have a 1990 Nissan FSM. Got it from there.

I guess my FSM ...Digital isnt as complete/...easier to travel with though

Trippen · Jul 1st, 2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rogoman

Hey Trip,
I happen to have a 1990 Nissan FSM. Got it from there.

I guess my FSM ...Digital isnt as complete/...easyer to travel with though

As for changing your advitar I became a contributor to do it

SIL-S15 · Jul 3rd, 2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rogoman

initial tighten: torque spec is: 3 nm (2.2 ft lb).

final tighten: torque spec is: 7 - 10 nm (5.1 - 7.2 ft lb).

are these the same torque specs for the DEs?
also i found a diagram a while back on the DEs valve cover and in what order to tighten the bolts its like a criss cross action or something i cant remember and i cant find that site anymore any info on this guys? thanx