What's the proper torque setting for the seven bolts securing the lower oil pan? Gasket is in place.. Vehicle has a mystery oil seep from somewhere, but the oil pan gasket doesn't appear to be source.
Oil pan bolts are torqued in inch lbs due to their size and usually doesn't require a specific torque value. all bolts in a manual does show torque settings in all applications.However because of its non critical application a specific value is not necessary. a "snug" tightness is adequate with proper gasket/sealer in place to prevent seepage or leaks. in that area of the engine,leak can come from almost anywhere. top,front,or even rear of the engine blown by the wind a car creates while in motion. oil sensors{ but not limited to} are notorious for leaks as the vehicle ages particularly in that area. steam clean or thoroughly degrease the area and run the engine a few miles and recheck the area before proceeding to make repairs.
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There likely is a spec for oil pan but unless you are a finatic, you really don't need to know what it is. Simple rule: Don't crank down ******* any fastener. If corners near crank ends have larger fasteners, you can tighten them a bit more than on siderails. Before tightening anything, install all bolts finger tight, to ensure that they are not cross threaded. To avoid warping pan, tighten from the center of the pan, working towards both ends, alternating from side to side as you go. When you are finished, go over it again, using the same amount of force on each bolt. As I said, end bolts can if larger in diameter, be tightened more but be careful not to tighten so much that you will either split or push the gasket out the sides.. Anywhere two gasket ends **** together, I recommend using a sensor -safe dab of silicone. An oil pan is not under any mechanical stress or pressure. I have used this method for many years and NEVER had one leak. If you really need #s, small fasteners get about 12-15in lbs, larger ones about 20.
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