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Mr Malaka
05-08-2011, 09:34 AM
Hey Jeff, could you get me a part number and pricing for A set of valve cover bolts? Thanks.
Grandavi
05-08-2011, 10:18 AM
Normally you would mention what engine it was for. If it is 7m I believe that there are better options than stock
Grandavi
05-08-2011, 10:35 AM
Here us a link for valve cover tips (you will need to scroll down)
There is another somewhere but I'm on my iphone

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?68120-lots-of-helpfull-tips-and-tricks&highlight=7mgte+valve+cover
Dan_Gyoba
05-08-2011, 05:43 PM
There is a benefit to the stock screws that these things use, you "can't" over torque them and break the valve cover, for one.

That said, it's a pretty simple 6mmX1mm thread bolt, so you can replace them with many different options.
Jeff Lange
05-08-2011, 07:23 PM
What type of car or engine?

Jeff
Mr Malaka
05-08-2011, 10:17 PM
Sorry Jeff, it's my 89 7M-GTE. Thanks for all the feedback guys
Grandavi
05-09-2011, 10:20 AM
I mention it simply because I think that any philips head screw is a silly screw.. and should be replaced. Having said that though, it is very true that the last thing you want to do with these is overtighten them to the point you strip it our of the aluminum head (very easy to do if your not aware of it). I would rather have it leak than that.. lol.
Mr Malaka
05-09-2011, 12:43 PM
^yeah I totally agree about them being silly...all of my valve cover bolt heads are rounded right out lol. I'm doing the valve cover gasket right now, which is why I want to look at all my options for the bolts.
Jeff Lange
05-09-2011, 12:55 PM
90158-60007 - Bolt, Head Cover; List: $3.50, Cost: $2.00 each (Qty: 12)

Usually takes 1-2 days to get.

Jeff