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Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: Russ on November 14, 2005, 11:43:48 AM

what should the oil sump be torqed down to?
thanks  

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: dannyboy on November 14, 2005, 11:49:28 AM

i think its about 10 ftlbs
dont go too much more tho, cause those studs REALLY like to break
 

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: James Buchan on November 14, 2005, 11:52:52 AM

Which type of sump are you installing Russ?

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: kirin on November 14, 2005, 12:03:47 PM

For the plain steel one which bolts to the bottom of case I like about 7 ftlbs. Or basically turn on a short ratchet till the tendon below my wrist pops out.
Just basically \"Snug then a slight tug\"

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: Russ on November 14, 2005, 12:13:22 PM

empi 3.5qrt sump and i'm looking at the sump to the case specs
thanks

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: James Buchan on November 14, 2005, 12:52:58 PM

Before install I would suggest a flat edge across the plain to make sure it's true - I hade to massage my Thinline a tad.

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: Bruce on November 14, 2005, 10:12:04 PM

Mr Bentley says 5 ftlbs.  Use loctite.  Check once a year.

Title: Oil Sump Torque Spec
Post by: Tom H. on November 15, 2005, 05:48:44 AM

You don't have to worry aboot \"distorting the sump plate syndrome\" so I'd second the 10 in. lb.