2F 76 Toyota timing Cover Gasket and torque

[SergP]

I have seen many threads about this.... BUT torque makes me worry..

First the size of the bolts.. not really specified (?)
My cover have x8 - 6mm x2 -16mm and x2 big 25mm

I have purchased a timing gasket from Toyota (11328-60010).
and Toyota FIPG 103 Seal Packing

Now about torque...
Lower two bolts - 12ft/lbs (with sealer)
other ten - 40 inch/ lbs.

I have used small torque 1/4 wrench (totally new)
At such torque gasket looks like this:

Does it look normal to you?
if this overtightens ....which torque should I apply?
and why do other members here, who apply such torque, have different results?
What do I miss?

P.S. I have checked the torque of the small wrench, and it looks close to accurate.

 

[roadstr6]

Mine did the same thing, but when mine started to squish out, I stopped with the torque wrench. Now that the FIPG has had a few days to set up, I may finish up to spec...or I might just leave it and see what happens.

 

[Pighead]

Does it look normal to you?

Yes, it does. I don't know if it's supposed to but I've seen it plenty and on other cork gaskets, like especially oilpan gaskets

 

[SergP]

Maybe I am a little frustrated. need a good beer now !!..
I installed Fel-Pro Engine Push Rod Gasket yesterday and 35 in/lb torque completely crush the gasket...
I have to order a new one again..

 

[SergP]

Also, the Toyota cork looks different from the Fel-Pro cork...
or is someone selling a fake Fel-Pro cork .... ??

 

[120mm]

The torque values in the manual are bullsh*t.

With the softer Fel Pro gasket, you will cut it 100% of the time if you torque it according to the spec, and you will 100% develop a leak.

The key is to torque it to the point where it engages the gasket 100%. You aren't stretching the bolt, so any torque value is made up arbitrary stuff.

Just did this three times on my rig and am kind of angry about it.

 

[igotta40]

Your timing gear cover & gasket have one job- keep oil in and keep dirt out, so the bolts holding it in place aren’t there under a load or to provide strength to the components. There’s no real oil pressure inside, just the squirt nozzle, and gravity drainage. Your main concern is making sure they don’t back out and cause a leak, so you need good lock washers and tightened down evenly, just until they flatten, maybe some Loctite on the threads as well. My two cents worth.