Well, it's simple to take the front valve cover off, there's only 4 bolts that hold it on their. there is on the top right corner, the bottom right, bottom left and top left (I forgot where but it's hidden under-neath the wishbone shaped thing (forgot what it's called) in the front of the engine. If you look at my last pic of my engine bay, you see that wishbone shaped bolt that bolts to the engine in the bottom left of the pic? if you look towards the top of it somewhat you'll see a bolt thats hidden. That sneaky bastard =P. and as for the torque patterns, I have no idea. =[

BUT if I do remove it to paint/sand it, or whatever. I will make a Write-up.

 

On my Grand Prix I had mine chromed and I polished the intake here is a pic

 

MEL'S SS, you have 2 very sharp cars! wow, they dress-up great! nice work!

 

Thanks You much appreciated