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Old 08-02-2019, 10:26 PM   #15
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Default Re: Oil pan bolts

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll View Post
What torque do you guys use. The book says 20 FT lbs, but the bolts are never dry. I put 20 on mine and they are really tight but did not break. That's probably too much.
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Originally Posted by mfarley View Post
I've heard that's a misprint and that 20 in-lbs more like it.

Yes it is a mis-print! 3-5 lbs. is all that is needed.
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