jtdesigns Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 OK, so I took the vc off today to clean my baffles and it was pretty crusty.. I took the 6 - 1/4" screws off the towers and when I separated them from the vc and the gaskets were done for. Q #1- Can I just use some rtv in the small gaskets place??? I also couldn't help but to notice the top end of the head,(v-springs,push rods, rockers, rocker bridges, top of head) was bad crusty with some brittle carbon buildup.. Q #2- Is there any way to clean it safely without removing the head?? Q #3- Are the valves adjustable?? If so whats the high/low specs on them..?? Q #4- Can someone give me the torque specs on the cover and tightening sequence??? Thanks for everyones advice, suggestions, and answers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 valve cover bolts torque specs is 55 ft/lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 valve cover bolts torque specs is 55 ft/lbs Uh, might that be inch/lbs? :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 valve cover bolts torque specs is 55 ft/lbs Uh, might that be inch/lbs? :brows: I know I removed most of the bolts with just a extension and socket, and it wasn't leaking.. The bolts weren't tight at all. what about the crud on the top end? I really don't want to have to live with it.. that would drive me crazy knowing what it looked like under the vc :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 bump :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Jt, I just talked to a mechanic that told me that you shouldn't try to clean it with anything because he says anything you use might fall into the engine, drop to the oil pan, get sucked up by the oil pum, clog it and cause you more problems than you want. That's his advive if your not going to dismantle the engine. Sorry. Hope that helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 valve cover bolts torque specs is 55 ft/lbs Just rechecked the chart. It is in/lbs. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Jt, I just talked to a mechanic that told me that you shouldn't try to clean it with anything because he says anything you use might fall into the engine, drop to the oil pan, get sucked up by the oil pum, clog it and cause you more problems than you want. That's his advive if your not going to dismantle the engine. Sorry. Hope that helps a little. cool.. well I guess I'll just close my eyes and put the VC back on .. lol Did he say anything about adjusting the valves?? are they hydraulic, or solid ?? Just rechecked the chart. It is in/lbs. sorry. Thanks,, I need a in/lb clicker anyways!! :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I didn't ask him about the valves but I'll ask tomorrow. I don't know if he'll know because he's a ASE VW mechanic, but I'll ask. Eagle should know. Let me look at my FSM and I'll get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 I didn't ask him about the valves but I'll ask tomorrow. I don't know if he'll know because he's a ASE VW mechanic, but I'll ask. Eagle should know. Let me look at my FSM and I'll get back to you. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 JT, let me know if this helps you. http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V ... 3/34853860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 JT, let me know if this helps you. http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V ... 3/34853860 Sorry man, That link was a log-on, without a registering link.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Pm'd you. Look under EngineSpecifications CAMSHAFT Hydraulic Tappet Clearance Zero Lash Bearing Clearance 0.025 0.076 mm (0.001 .0.003 in.) Bearing Journal Diameter No.1 51.54-51.56 mm (2.029 - 2.030 in.) No.2 51.28-51.31 mm (2.019 - 2.020 in.) No.3 51.03-51.05 mm (2.009 - 2.010 in.) No.4 50.78-50.80 mm (1.999- 2.000 in.) Base Circle Runout 0.03 mm- max. (0.001 in. - max.) Camshaft Lobe Lift 6.43 mm (0.253 in.) Valve Lift 10.29 mm (0.405 in.) Intake Valve Timing Opens 15°BTDC Closes 75°ABDC Exhaust Valve Timing Opens 59°BBDC Closes 31°ATDC Valve Overlap 46° Intake Duration 270° Exhaust Duration 270° Copyright © 2008 ALLDATA LLC Terms of Use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ok never mind on the valve adjustment issue,, found out the valves are hydraulic, therefor non-adjustable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Uh, Lucy, splain to me again why no cleanie the valve cover? How is anything going to drop down in the motor if you clean it, let it dry out or whatever before you put it back on??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 No Ricky, he's asking about everything under the valve cover connected to the rest of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Uh, Lucy, splain to me again why no cleanie the valve cover? How is anything going to drop down in the motor if you clean it, let it dry out or whatever before you put it back on??? I have cleaned the VC,, It was the top of the head thats covered in crud too. Like the valleys and rockers and ect,, Thats where the issue of some crap falling into the engine came up,, I would just pull the head, but I really don't want to remove the intake and exhaust... So nobody said if I could use RTV on the CCV towers...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Wait are you talking about the two holes coming out of the valve cover not counting where you put the oil in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 yeah on the bottom side of the VC you'll see two towers (under each CCV hole) that holds a thin metal valve (baffle??) under it was a gasket, that just crumbled when the towers were removed. I read somewhere to just cut a paper gasket, but RTV isnt going to hurt anything is it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That's a good question. Someone please answer because I'm probably going to have the same problem when I do mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheemanche Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Bump. I need to know this too as I am going to pull my valvecover off this weekend and clean it out to see if that helps my blowby issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 That's a good question. Someone please answer because I'm probably going to have the same problem when I do mine. Bump. I need to know this too as I am going to pull my valvecover off this weekend and clean it out to see if that helps my blowby issue. Hey when one of you guys take your towers off the VC could you tell me which end has the baffle valve that has the bend in it?? One of those valves had a offset bend in it. I can't remember which end of the VC it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 u got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 u got it Thanks amigo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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