Torque spec & sequesce for 2006 997 sump plate
 

there are 13 bolts that attach the bottom sump plate = p/n 996-107-031-58 to the engine using m6 torx bolts with 1.00 thread pitch...they require an e10 size socket to remove/install...
Does any one know the tightening sequence & final torque spec...I need to replace the plate as this one is leaking = it was warped...thx, bob

Torque spec is 7 ft. lbs., sequence is in a cross pattern starting from the center on the long side and moving outward.

thx jfp... looking on line i see for that size fastener foot # specs ranging from 6-10...so 7 sounds good to me...gotcha on the tightening sequence also...thx alot...bob

jfp...by the way, where did u get this info...? no torque specs in waynes book & I dont have any factory manuals...maybe it is in bentley...? i will go digging to see if i have their repair manual & if it is in there...thx again...

JFP has experience! We don't need no stinkin manual. :p

Actually, at my age, I need them more than ever. I have several full sets of Porsche service manuals (Boxster, 996/997, Turbo cars, 993, all the Bentley's, etc.), plus I subscribe to a couple of online services, including Porsche's.

awesome...thx guys... i checked the bentley i have which only goes up to 2005 which did not say a specific torque for these bolts in its sump plate section, but, in its generic torque guide in the begining of the book it says for those fasteners, 10nm...so i guess 10 newton meters = 7 foot #'s...?
your a great resource jfp...thx for sharing your knowledge... :-)