Anybody know the torque specs for the 8 or 10 bolts that hold the oil pan on?
Just to be clear, I'm not talking about the drain plug. I already stripped that on my old oil pan.
thanks,
jake
7.0 ft-lbs (10 N-m)
damn, now if my torque wrench only went that low. Mine doesnt' start till 10ft-lbs. and I don't have the cash to giet a smaller one right now.
I guess I'll just have to be careful.
Jake
Quote from: jake42now if my torque wrench only went that low. Mine doesnt' start till 10ft-lbs.
That gives you an idea of how little force you would need to exert out at the end of a long torque wrench handle. You will need to exert more with a shorter wrench of course. But like you said, just be careful.
As an example, when I replace the oil filter cover I only use my smallest, 1/4"-drive socket wrench. It keeps me "honest".
It does not take much to stretch and snap those bolts, something like 15 ft-lbs will easily ruin them. :mrgreen:
yeah,
I"m going to use my 1/4" dirve and just snug them plus maybe a quarter turn.
And I'll resist the temptation to crank really hard on them..... must resist.....mmm....donuts.
:mrgreen:
Jake