how do you set valve on 1998 350 vortec
I would be suprised if you have adjustable valves.
how much torque for a Chevy Z71 350 vortec engine valve cover
YOU CAN'T. It is NOT ADJUSTABLE. The idle is all computer controled.
10 inch LBS
Take off valve covers, heads an intake manifold with throttle body, pull out lifters and pushrods and simply replace It's not necessary to remove the heads for this procedure.
The VALVE covers must be leaking oil, If it is only on the threads.
Stock 350's have hydraulic lifters, so feeler gauges aren't needed. Get yourself a Chilton's manual or similar and read up on the valve adjustment process.
I know on my vortec engine the valve cover bolts are in the center of the cover and there is only 4, my racecar has vortec heads and my truck has standard stock heads with four bolts on thew corners
No, the 350 Vortec was not available until a couple years later.
.003 on intake and exhaust
No, the 1992 Chevy 350 (5.7L) V8 is not a Vortec engine.
A 5.7 is a 350. Vortec is basically the type of head used.