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 Post subject: Oil Pan Bolts
PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:56 pm 
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Does anybody know the correct torque specs for the oil ban bolts? Thanks!


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:45 pm 
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For a 78 it is 43 in.lbs.


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:12 pm 
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Thanks Johnboy.


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You're supposed to tighten it up evenly so the rubber gasket doesn't protrude in any area. That's much easier done with the engine upside-down in an engine stand the way I did it last than the first time I did it under the vehicle!!

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