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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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I'm putting my motor back together and I have a couple questions. I've searched google and cant find the torque pattern for my oil pan. I was told that this is important.

I also dont know how to tell which cylinder is which as far as there appropriate numbers.

If someone can help me answer these questions that'd be great. Thanks.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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I'm putting my motor back together and I have a couple questions. I've searched google and cant find the torque pattern for my oil pan. I was told that this is important.

I also dont know how to tell which cylinder is which as far as there appropriate numbers.

If someone can help me answer these questions that'd be great. Thanks.
torque pattern of pan is not that important but it must be done evenly. also DO NOT TIGHTEN THE REAR COVER OR TIMING COVER!!!!! TIGHTEN THE OIL PAN FIRST BECAUSE THOSE COVERS SEAL AGAINST THE PAN. then tighten the timing cover and rear cover

from front to back
drivers side 1 3 5 7
passenger side 2 4 6 8
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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What fastdriver said. I like to put the front and rear covers on before the oil pan 'cause the pan puts pressure on the covers bottom surfaces. Also the back of the pan should be flush less a .001 with back of block because bellhousing bolts up to it. Take care that the front and rear covers are centered properly over the crank projections so your oil seals can do their jobs.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Thanks so much guys for such fast replies I really really appreciate it.
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