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I overtightened the bottom left corner of the valve cover. It [censored] snapped! What do i do.
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buy a new one  or find a used one  there was a SVT set on ebay
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Originally posted by Ifordman98:
I overtightened the bottom left corner of the valve cover. It [censored] snapped! What do i do.
OHHH SNAP!!! 
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230.2 WHP @ 6500
237.0 WTR @ 2250
Originally posted by MxRacer:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find. 
much like your weiner.
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Sorry i said that in a weird context.. The actual screw snapped inside the head the actual valve cover is fine.
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"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
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If the bolt snapped off nearly flush with the surface of the head you may be able tap it out with a nail set or other sharp pointy object. If you tap a little off center on the screw, you can make it turn a little bit at a time. You just need a little bit, then grab and twist with locking pliers. I know it's a small screw but give it a shot.
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and use a torque wrench next time!
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Originally posted by platinum_drew:
and use a torque wrench next time!
Yea right! I looked up the torque specs and posted them for you, for a reason! You don't need to tighten the $#!T outta them. 10Nm, say that with me, 10Nm.
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Originally posted by posthuman63t:
10Nm, say that with me, 10Nm.
Or 7.37561 ft/lb or 88.5075 in/lb 
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Possibly use a drill and tap set available at any hardware store.
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