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Valve cover bolt tightening sequence

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by XJ650inTexas, Aug 17, 2022.

  1. XJ650inTexas

    XJ650inTexas Active Member

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    1982 XJ650J - is there a specific sequence for tightening the valve cover bolts? Couldn't find anything in the manual so I figured star pattern from inside-to-outside?

    I'm like Homer Simpson, anxiously awaiting donuts...
     
    XJ650inTexas, Aug 17, 2022
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    I don’t think there is a specification. The donuts are the limiting factor as far as torque on the valve cover itself. I always just kind of do what you are talking about and torque it down like you normally would any similar thing - just to be safe.
     
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    Dan Gardner Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Mmmmmm. Donuts.
     
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    Shoulder bolts with donuts should not need any sequence.
     
    Huntchuks, Aug 18, 2022
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    Yes only torqued to 10Nm.
     
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