Dan,
Very low torque, about 5 lbs or so and use a 1/4" drive so you don't crank
it up, wrist tight. Also and this is important is to tighten the bolts as
you would an engine head, starting from the center out. Some people do it on
the diagonal but I had some leaks that way but none when I tightened them as
I mentioned. Also use a sealer as was recommended by others and make sure
the gasket surface on the pan is straight. I know on the steel pans can get
distorted and I have to bang the gasket surface straight before installing.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Neuman" <dneuman@hodge.sfsu.edu>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:51 PM
Subject: removing comp oil pan with engine in car.
> Hello All,
> I am trying to chase down the leaks in my car. I know I have a
> pretty good one coming from the oil pan gasket. Seems like some of the
> bolt heads are sheared off and theh pan is leaking from there. Is there
any
> way to remove the comp pan while the engine is still in the car??
> By the way what are the torque specs for the oil pan bolts?? And no I did
not
> break them it came that way but I was too dumb to notice them till
> after the engine was in the car.....
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
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