middle of cam swap. need advice.
08-21-2008, 10:04 PM
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Just started the car up. Sounded great, but I'm getting a bad oil leak near the oi filter. I took a look while it was running and it seems to be coming from where the pan contacts the block! How can I fix this??? Is there a torque sequence for the oil pan bolts that I missed? I have to leave for school tomorrow or Saturday so Im hoping this is alot easier than getting and installing a whole new oil pan gasket.
Any help is appreciated
Chris
Just started the car up. Sounded great, but I'm getting a bad oil leak near the oi filter. I took a look while it was running and it seems to be coming from where the pan contacts the block! How can I fix this??? Is there a torque sequence for the oil pan bolts that I missed? I have to leave for school tomorrow or Saturday so Im hoping this is alot easier than getting and installing a whole new oil pan gasket.
Any help is appreciated
Chris
08-21-2008, 10:30 PM
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I would not put torque ratings on the bolts. They are VERY fragile and you DONT want to break one... I had a horrendous leak, the bolts are very sensitive such that when you tweak one, one on the opposite end will loosen. Keep going back and forth with SLIGHT pressure until they all feel tight. I used just a couple fingers on a ratcheting gear wrench. Good luck.
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-J
08-22-2008, 12:40 AM
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hope I didn't over tighten them... I'm going to loosen up the pan and try to fix it tomorrow. I know I didn't strip any, but I probably over tourqued them a bit. Thanks for the help.