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Originally posted by RMartin
I own a 911 but am thinking of buying a 944 also. Can some one tell me why the crankshaft pulley bolt would have to be torqued to exactly 150 lbs or the oil pump won't work.
At least 150 ft lbs. The oil pump impeller is not keyed to the crank shaft so the 150 ft lbs plus holds it through friction.
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