Bolt Size?

VinDiezel84 · 03-20-2005, 06:49 PM

Does anyone know what size the bolts are that bolt down the perimeter of the valve cover? (are they 10 mm?)

1fastkia · 03-20-2005, 07:36 PM

the sephia and spectras are 10mm put a socket on it and see lol.

VinDiezel84 · 03-20-2005, 07:44 PM

Yeh, I plan on doing that tomorrow, but I didn't know if someone had the quick answer right now.

Axe Man · 03-21-2005, 06:48 AM

As I recall they are 10 mm. Note that there are 15 bolts securing the valve cover. 9 around the perimeter and 6 more under the plastic cover where the spark plugs are located. If you just torque the 9 around the perimeter you may cause the valve cover to bow and create a leak.

See step 10 and 11 in this procedure for the proper installation and torque specs for the valve cover:

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.php...=5&o=14&fpart=1

VinDiezel84 · 03-21-2005, 06:20 PM

So only 9 are visible correct? I am planning on buying some aftermarket red anodized bolts, but they are 10 mm, so I just wanted to verify.