torque setting please

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engine oil sump plug and oil tank plug , what is the recommended torque settings , reason i ask i have done an oil change and for some reason the plug into the oil tank is weeping? the seal ring was replaced and the surfaces clean so i am a bit stumped

[HarryD]

Hi John:

I never torque mine so I do not know that answer, I just tighten until snug and give it a bit of an extra turn until I feel the crush washer give.

But, today, as I was adjusting my valves and changing my oil I suddenly thought of your question. One possible cause of a leak from these points is either a lack of the sealing (crush) washer or you have two where only one is needed.

Good luck in figuring out the problem.

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cheers for the reply , i tighten it again today with socket and large socket bar , i just don't want to apply more pressure as the result will not be good . lets see what is on the floor tomorrow morning.

[HarryD]

John:

You should not need to tighten it too much or you will create a greater problem.

[andyjboy]

Recommended torque setting is:

engine drain plug in sump & oil tank - 31 ft-lbs (42Nm)

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Thanks andy, i have torqued to this (and it is more than i would have thought ) lets see tomorrow if there is further drips

[MountainRoads]

Thanks andy, i have torqued to this (and it is more than i would have thought ) lets see tomorrow if there is further drips

Not to quible or try to split hairs with Andyjboy but I asked this same question of my guru and was told 28 ft-lbs was more than adequate. I agree - even that feels like it's tighter than necessary, but I've never had leaks at that setting.

- MR

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well still at a loss , went out and checked , still weeping