1994 and later, 85 inch lbs. according to Haynes.
Need to specify WHICH 4.0 engine, because there's more than one out there.
The 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.0 liter engine valve cover torque specification is 40 pounds. You do not want to over torque the valve cover bolts, as you may ruin the valve cover gasket.
The 2000 Mazda 1.8 liter engine valve cover torque specification is 45 pounds. The valve cover bolts should be torqued in 15 pound intervals.
89inch pounds is the torque rating for the valve cover bolts
The valve cover on a Ford 5.0 engine has a torque of 10 foot-pounds, though this can vary between other models. If possible, locate a service manual, which will list the specs for your particular engine.
Torque for valve cover bolts is 7 to 10 ft. Lbs . Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern .
The 2001 Nissan valve cover bolt torque specification is 45 pounds. The valve cover bolts should be torqued in 15 pound intervals.
Tighten the valve cover retaining bolts in sequence, torque them to 71-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).
15 to 20 inch pounds should do it, or what feels tight with your fingers.
105 in lbs
7.2ft lbs
Valve cover is 85 in-lbs not ft-lbs
The valve cover bolts need to be torqued to 72 to 84 IN-LBS