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Cape Codder · 05-26-2013, 02:41 PM

Les Andrews book says to install oil pan gasket and torque to 20 FT LBS. Is that not a little heavy? Any help would sure be appreciated as the pan is awaiting torque as I type.
Thanks for your time.
Joe Grobleski

Mitch//pa · 05-26-2013, 02:50 PM

they only get hand tightened , the book is a misprint
you dont want to squeeze the gasket out just choke up on the ratchet head and wrist it

Cape Codder · 05-26-2013, 02:57 PM

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Thanks Mitch/pa. I also just found a post by Carl G in another thread that said don't do like Les Andrews book says (20lbs). He suggested 5-6 lbs at the very most.
Thanks again for the response.
Joe Grobleski

05-26-2013, 02:41 PM	#1
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,261	Oil Pan Gasket Installation Les Andrews book says to install oil pan gasket and torque to 20 FT LBS. Is that not a little heavy? Any help would sure be appreciated as the pan is awaiting torque as I type. Thanks for your time. Joe Grobleski

05-26-2013, 02:50 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation they only get hand tightened , the book is a misprint you dont want to squeeze the gasket out just choke up on the ratchet head and wrist it

05-26-2013, 02:57 PM	#3
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,261	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Mitch/pa. I also just found a post by Carl G in another thread that said don't do like Les Andrews book says (20lbs). He suggested 5-6 lbs at the very most. Thanks again for the response. Joe Grobleski