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Richard Lorenz · 03-04-2015, 09:56 AM

I am in the process of installing an oil pan. Les Andrews' book (first addition, page 1-226) says to tighten the pan screws to 20 foot-pounds torque. This seems to me to be way, way too much for a cork gasket.

Does anyone agree with me on this, or what do you recommend?

03-04-2015, 09:56 AM	#19
Richard Lorenz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 447	Re: oil pan to rear main cork gasket I am in the process of installing an oil pan. Les Andrews' book (first addition, page 1-226) says to tighten the pan screws to 20 foot-pounds torque. This seems to me to be way, way too much for a cork gasket. Does anyone agree with me on this, or what do you recommend?