wow that drivers side is a !@#$%^&! how soon after reinstalling the valve covers can i run the truck (i bought permatex ultra black gasket maker. it says drys in 3 hours fully cures in 24, do i have to wait the 24 hrs?)

also should i have used thread locker on the lower and upper valve cover bolts?

in 2500heavyduty's diy manual post the torque seems very little, maybe just seems that way because i only have a long handle torque wrench (not digital). what is going to happen if that valve cover leaks? just make a mess or damage the motor?

Joe

Joe

 

when i put the valve covers on theyre barely tight, nothing bad will happen if theyre loose, oil will just leak out of them that it

 

they are covers, its not like the will holding oil level or anything, if you over tighten you have more of a risk of leaking weather it be from cracking one or warping them. although i doubt they would warp but still