Author Topic: oil filter housing-block torque? (Read 2636 times)

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

ak96ss · « **Reply #1 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?

strad · « **Reply #2 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.

Vladi · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:44:15 PM »

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

ak96ss · « **Reply #4 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.