Hi All
What is the correct torque for the six nuts that hold the oil sump plate up? I know the oil drain plug is 30 NM is this the same for the nuts? The last thing I need is to pull the studs.
Many Thanks Regards Kevin
Drain plate studs
Jan 31, 2004
4 Replies
According to Tom Wilson, the oil drain plugs is 25 ft-lbs (whatever that is in Nueton-meters) and the sump plate "acorn" nuts are only 5 ft-lbs.
Max
25 foot pound-force = 33.8954488 newton meter 5 foot pound-force = 6.7790898 newton meter
Thanks Dan.
Also, make sure the acorn nuts do not bottom-out on the end of the stud. I used 2 gaskets on my new engine to avoid this.
Max
Thanks Guys for the quick response! I use a service kit (normally) and those come with two gaskets, or alternatively I use standard nuts that can't bottom out!
Regards Kev>
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