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sump plate torque and sealant questions
Anyone know the proper tightening torque for the 6mm nuts that mount the oil sump plate to the bottom of the engine?
- Also do you use any sealant on the gasket or plate or just install it dry? Thanx L |
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08-24-2019, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Lacey, WA. USA
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No sealant. Proper torque is less than one might think. Virtually just a little tighter than finger tight. If it leaks, it's because someone overtightened it and deformed the flatness of the plate.
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08-24-2019, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fortuna, CA. On the Lost Coast near the Emerald Triangle
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The spec is 7 lb/ft. I use Curl-t sparingly and have no leaks.
Just use a 1/4" socket wrench and cinch them up gently.
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08-24-2019, 09:37 AM
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one more thing..make sure you use 2 gaskets...and the best is graphite type..use nylon nuts with alu washers not any other nuts with springs washers....
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08-24-2019, 12:04 PM
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