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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: strad on November 16, 2007, 10:34:31 AM

Title: oil filter housing-block torque?
Post by: strad on November 16, 2007, 10:34:31 AM

Sorry for asking -- can't find it either by searching forums or by perusing Bentley.  I'd assume 9 ft-lbs or so (like everything else attached to the block and head it seems), but it's leaking now and I'd like it to not be leaking after I finish installing a new gasket ;)

Title: oil filter housing-block torque?
Post by: ak96ss on November 16, 2007, 11:39:27 AM

IIRC, that is correct - in that area, anyway. I don't think I torqued mine when I reinstalled it, just gave it the 'good-n-tight' spin.

You replaced the o-ring, right?

Title: oil filter housing-block torque?
Post by: strad on November 16, 2007, 12:43:25 PM

I haven't done it yet.  Just to be clear, I'm talking about the 6 or so bolts that fasten the housing to the block.  I have the gasket, but the only o-ring I was aware of is at the canister lid.  Is there another one?

edit: I see what you're talking about now -- realoem no. 8 on the relevant diagram.  Damn, wish I'd ordered that.

Title: oil filter housing-block torque?
Post by: Vladi on November 16, 2007, 01:44:15 PM

Judging by the bolt size i'd say maximum 20Nm or do like ak said.

Title: oil filter housing-block torque?
Post by: ak96ss on November 16, 2007, 02:55:13 PM

Quote from: strad;37791

I haven't done it yet.  Just to be clear, I'm talking about the 6 or so bolts that fasten the housing to the block.  I have the gasket, but the only o-ring I was aware of is at the canister lid.  Is there another one?

edit: I see what you're talking about now -- realoem no. 8 on the relevant diagram.  Damn, wish I'd ordered that.

Yep, that's the one. Mine was leaking from that, the gasket was fine.