Originally posted by JSmith:
7 torquing, check the owners manual. or pick up a Hanes or Chiltons manual, they should have the information you need. If you cna't find that, torque to 30-35 inch- pounds or 3 foot pounds. Allow the seal to sit at least 4-5 hours before adding oil or starting the engine, preferably 12 hours for a full cure.
if after torquing to 30-35 inch/pounds a leak still exists torque up to but not over 45 inch pounds.
if the owners manual or other technical manual (hanes/chiltons) recomends a torque higher than what I specified, by all means go with what is written in the book even if it is higher than what I said.
