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Posted by: motorvated Sep 22 2018, 06:00 PM

Cleaned out the strainer and ready to install the two new large paper gaskets. My question is whether I should install them dry, or should I put a thin smear of engine oil on them first.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 22 2018, 06:13 PM

Dry. And don't forget to replace the aluminum crush washer under the bolt head.

Posted by: motorvated Sep 22 2018, 06:15 PM

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Sep 22 2018, 06:13 PM)

Dry. And don't forget to replace the aluminum crush washer under the bolt head.

Got it. Thanks!

Posted by: bandjoey Sep 22 2018, 10:08 PM

And don’t forget the super low torque. Something like 8lbs. Someone will jump in with exact or check your Haynes book.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 23 2018, 06:32 AM

QUOTE(bandjoey @ Sep 23 2018, 12:08 AM)

And don’t forget the super low torque. Something like 8lbs. Someone will jump in with exact or check your Haynes book.

9 lbs, if you change your own oil an inch pound torque wrench is a wise investment.

Posted by: ottox914 Sep 23 2018, 08:12 AM

Its good to have several ranges of TQ wrenches in the drawer. Dig thru pawn shops to find some hidden gems is smaller ranges.

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Sep 23 2018, 08:28 AM

If i bought a torque wrench from a pawn shop, Id have it calibrated before using it. They don't like being dropped. They should also be kept in the case and returned to 0 when stored. I attended a calibration class as part of my Air Force jet mechanic tech school. We did a lot of test on them. You would not believe how much one can change when dropped on it's head on concrete from 4 feet.