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Old 04-13-2010, 05:50 PM
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Anybody know how tight to make the nuts? Not that I can get a torque wrench anywhere near either end... When I did the left side, I started the engine and tightened until the oil stopped leaking, then tightened another 1/6 of a turn (or so).
Yeah, I believe torque is trial-and-error . With copper crush washers, I don't think it's always consistant. You want it just tight enough to not leak.
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