overtorqueing by 2.5 lbs or so is this really bad?

[azazel19]

so the fsm calls for 89inch lbs for the the valve cover gasket my nuts were real loose a couple were movable with just fingers. so i realized my torque wrench goes down to 10 ft lbs and I needed 7.5 ft lbs. i just went ahead and torqued them to 10 ft lbs until I replace the gasket and round up an inch lb wrench which i'll have to order.

[jidasas]

just be careful if the head is aluminum...I'm not sure how tight it can be before you strip the bolt holes.

Jimmy

[daewoomofo]

what i always do with gaskets is tighten them till you see the gasket squeeze out a little bit, not a whole lot bit just a "C hair" im sure i go over 7.5 ft lbs amd ive never had a problem. as long as you didnt feel it slip you should be ok

[Spider]

so the fsm calls for 89inch lbs for the the valve cover gasket my nuts were real loose a couple were movable with just fingers. so i realized my torque wrench goes down to 10 ft lbs and I needed 7.5 ft lbs. i just went ahead and torqued them to 10 ft lbs until I replace the gasket and round up an inch lb wrench which i'll have to order.

So, you found some new "D" plugs huh ? or did you use the old ones ?