Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
c. Tighten to 50 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
d. Tighten an additional 90°.
39. Clean sealing surfaces of cylinder head and valve covers. Remove all traces of oil, dirt and previously applied sealant from engine front cover and
cylinder heads. Sealing surfaces must be clean and dry before applying sealant.
40. Position and, using a suitable adhesive (Loctite(R) 414) or equivalent, glue new perimeter gaskets into valve covers. Replace spark plug bore to
valve cover gaskets. No adhesive is required.
41. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant in four places where engine front cover meets cylinder heads and install valve covers into cylinder heads.
42. On RH valve cover, install bolts into valve cover. Tighten bolts in sequence to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.) within four minutes of applying
sealant.
43. On LH valve cover, install bolts and stud bolt into valve cover. Tighten bolts and stud bolt in sequence to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.) no more
than four minutes after applying sealant.
44. Install intake manifold runner controls (IMRC), lower intake manifold, upper intake manifold and fuel injection supply manifold (9F792). Follow
proper procedures.
