Help! Valve Cover Bolt Torque Pattern?

[2006UG]

Hey guys,

I'm planning on replacing my spark plugs and valve cover gasket today, but I need to know what pattern to tighten the bolts in. I know that there's a picture showing the pattern floating around, but the link to that picture is broken.

If anyone has that image, or can explain what order to tighten them in, that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[high_octane3541]

Start in the middle and work your way outward and alternating diagonally. Hope that makes sense

Like X pattern

 

[michail77]

There are some nice graphics here.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/362945-Valve-Cover-Gasket-DIY/page2

 

[2006UG]

Thanks guys.
Octane, with the graphics in that audizine thread in mind, your explanation makes sense.