oil pan bolt tq specs
oil pan bolt tq specs 
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Originally Posted by streetglower
8.7 ft. lbs
D17 non-vtec: 33lb-ft
D17 vtec: 29lb-ft
However, you have to keep in mind that these specs assume you're using a new OEM drain plug every oil change. This is because they're crushable; they deform when torqued to spec to create a proper seal.
I picked up a dozen for about 20 cents each, so the only hassle is getting them from a dealer.
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Originally Posted by SODJAZERO
thanks folks, "tight" is not correct, i did that and twisted a bolt in the block
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Rep Power: 0 I got my info right from the owner's manual. Just look under the maintenance section, and all the info is right there for all the fluid changes, etc.
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Rep Power: 0 i'm assuming you have the LX as your profile says, in that case:
disconnect the battery. disconnect the o2 sensor cennectors, disconnect the exhaust pipe.
apply a small bead of rtv sealant to the oil pump cover and rear main seal housing corners where they meet the block. the apply rtv sealant to the four corners of the recesses of the oil pan gasket (the rounded parts on either end). tighten the bolts finger tight in this sequence:
1. the back side, in the middle
2. the front side, in the middle
3. back side corner, passenger side
4. front side corner, passenger side
5. back side corner, driver side
6. front side corner, driver side
then tighten all the bolts to 104 in-lbs. the drain plug for the d17a1 gets torqued down 33 ft-lbs. reconnect the battery. wait 1 hour before putting oil in the car. after putting oil in, then run the engine and check for leaks.
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disconnect the battery. disconnect the o2 sensor cennectors, disconnect the exhaust pipe.
apply a small bead of rtv sealant to the oil pump cover and rear main seal housing corners where they meet the block. the apply rtv sealant to the four corners of the recesses of the oil pan gasket (the rounded parts on either end). tighten the bolts finger tight in this sequence:
1. the back side, in the middle
2. the front side, in the middle
3. back side corner, passenger side
4. front side corner, passenger side
5. back side corner, driver side
6. front side corner, driver side
then tighten all the bolts to 104 in-lbs. the drain plug for the d17a1 gets torqued down 33 ft-lbs. reconnect the battery. wait 1 hour before putting oil in the car. after putting oil in, then run the engine and check for leaks.
hope this helps.
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Rep Power: 0 Thanks skunk, this is alot of help! Im gonna buy another D@M gasket and try it again this weekend.
I used JB weld for my return line coming from the turbo and it works great!
I used JB weld for my return line coming from the turbo and it works great!
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Originally Posted by SODJAZERO
Thanks skunk, this is alot of help! Im gonna buy another D@M gasket and try it again this weekend.
I used JB weld for my return line coming from the turbo and it works great!
I used JB weld for my return line coming from the turbo and it works great!
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