valve cover torque spec?
 

I am putting on my new header and decided to change my valve cover gasket. Since it is plastic I want to make sure it is torqued correctly. So does any body have the manual (or know) the torque spec and is there a tightening sequence. Also what about the exhaust manifold torque spec and sequence. I never bought a manual yet but can see I need to thanks in advance for any help.

according to Haynes:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...untitled-1.jpg

NOTICE INCH POUNDS

as for installation it says nothing about a specified tightening order, but this is what it says (under installation)

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...ntitled2-1.jpg

thanks I need to buy one of those

Just remember it's INCH pounds. I've heard of a few people reading it fast and thinking foot pounds...not good.

that would such especially if the person didn't realize after breaking the first one off in the head

What's the spec??
 

The picture that was posted, which I assume had the torque spec has been deleted. Can anyone say what the actual number of inch pounds is? I am asking about the 16V DOHC Zetec engine - valve cover gasket torque spec?

lol, just tighten them to 5-6 ft lb's. Do it by hand, and if it leaks tighten it a little more. But don't over tighten or you will warp the cam cover or break bolts.

52 INCH/lbs if memory serves. let me look and ill confirm shortly

Yea and convert that into FT LB's and it's like 5-6 FT-LB's.