Author Topic: Oil Sump Torque Spec (Read 2855 times)

Russ · « **on:** November 14, 2005, 11:43:48 AM »

what should the oil sump be torqed down to?
thanks

dannyboy · « **Reply #1 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

James Buchan · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2005, 11:52:52 AM »

Which type of sump are you installing Russ?

kirin · « **Reply #3 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\"

Russ · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2005, 12:13:22 PM »

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

James Buchan · « **Reply #5 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.

Bruce · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2005, 10:12:04 PM »

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

Tom H. · « **Reply #7 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.