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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Oil Cooler torque value?
Posted by: brenz Oct 1 2012, 09:17 AM
Ok after searching World, Club and PP it seams the oil cooler (4-cyl. 2.0) is anywhere from “tight”, 5 ft-lbs, 11 ft-lbs and even 18 ft-lbs.
I changed my seals (engine is out), put the washers on the proper order, and it will torque to about 9 ft-lbs maybe and after that just keeps squashing the seal. Haynes book says not to squash the seal (I guess the hole closes up and restricts the oil flow).
Posted by: brenz Oct 1 2012, 05:52 PM
Ok after searching World, Club and PP it seams the oil cooler (4-cyl. 2.0) is anywhere from “tight”, 5 ft-lbs, 11 ft-lbs and even 18 ft-lbs.
I changed my seals (engine is out), put the washers on the proper order, and it will torque to about 9 ft-lbs maybe and after that just keeps squashing the seal. Haynes book says not to squash the seal (I guess the hole closes up and restricts the oil flow).
Nobody... Am I over-thinking this??
Engine's going back in soon and I'm just trying to avoid any hang-ups.
Posted by: kg6dxn Oct 1 2012, 06:04 PM
Maybe you can find it at http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/
Posted by: sfrenck Oct 2 2012, 09:59 AM
Bump....
Posted by: Racer Chris Oct 2 2012, 11:00 AM
... Am I over-thinking this??
Yes, you are overthinking it.
The cooler makes metal on metal contact around the studs, so you won't crush the seals.
Just tighten with a 1/4" drive ratchet or 10mm box wrench - no need to put a torque wrench on the nuts.
Posted by: McMark Oct 2 2012, 12:12 PM
What Chris said.
Posted by: brenz Oct 2 2012, 12:47 PM
... Am I over-thinking this??
Yes, you are overthinking it.
The cooler makes metal on metal contact around the studs, so you won't crush the seals.
Just tighten with a 1/4" drive ratchet or 10mm box wrench - no need to put a torque wrench on the nuts.
That's the explanation I needed. Thanks Chris!
Posted by: 9146986 Oct 2 2012, 02:52 PM
One of the manuals, I think it's the Haynes, says to put the thick washers on before the cooler, which is WRONG and will make the cooler pee oil. Put the cooler on, the washers and then the nuts.
(where's the 1st hand experience or BTDT smilie???)
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