ARCHIVE Wits' End 1FZ Head Gasket Poster
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I'd like torques specs in BOLD, FWIW 
I vote for the torque specs
Cool!
Did I miss valve cover and head bolt torque specs?
Did I miss valve cover and head bolt torque specs?
why de-emphasize the torque specs? Don’t see a need for them?
No....I believe toque specs are 'needed' and should be used....I just don't think they belong on the poster. The non-torque spec version is SO clean looking and has about ALL the information that can reasonably be placed on it. With the torque specs added it detracts from that and in some areas obscures the part. It is just my 'opinion' but seems a simple thing for anyone to print out or look up their own specs.
I 'get it' that its supposed to make the work process more 'convenient' but unless the poster is utilized in a shop how often will torque specs be of benefit? Alternately....maybe the specs could be made smaller and instead of using a circle to identify the part....a thin line off to the side might make it all more pleasing. IDK....again, just my opinion.
It's a great poster whatever you decide on.
Valve cover “appears” to be 9 ft-lb, per @cruiserdan and @BILT4ME research... Many say just stop when the VC nubs touch the head. Proceed with caution.
Info Valve Cover bolts......?
Getting ready to replace my leaking Valve Cover Gasket in the next few days. Looking at several threads here on the subject, I have noticed that in some pictures....several of the bolts were broken off in the head. I am aware that these bolts will not take a lot of torque and that when putting...
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I'm stoked for these!! great work 
I'm stoked for these!! great work
Agreed, excellent work
Nice work Joey!
I vote for TQ specs. Having done a couple of heads now, having an easy reference for the major components would be very helpful and appreciated, plus then I won't have to dig through my notes as much.
FWIW I wouldn't put a spec on the valve cover. The best luck I've had is to use the same tightening pattern as the head bolts and make 3 passes to snug.
FWIW I wouldn't put a spec on the valve cover. The best luck I've had is to use the same tightening pattern as the head bolts and make 3 passes to snug.
Near perfect.
Maybe put a small 'legend' up top (red circle with the words 'Torque Specs') so that persons unfamiliar with what the circles/numbers represent would know what they are. WE all know what they mean....of course.
Me likey, good job.
Maybe put a small 'legend' up top (red circle with the words 'Torque Specs') so that persons unfamiliar with what the circles/numbers represent would know what they are. WE all know what they mean....of course.
Me likey, good job.
I also see, what appears to be, 3D modeling software axis markings on the head bolt. I'm sure the 29 is the torque value, but unsure why there is an asterisk.
Ha! Very clever way of making that process a visual one.
