It's a funny thing those valve cover specs... I just had a look in three books: My Dasher book states 6lbft My Quantum book states 7lbft and my diesel Rabbit book states 4lbft ... And I say use 'T' bar in the fist with a cover that has been hit with a hammer Miser stylee. Re-check new gaskets after a 'while' M-M-UK