[T3] Torque

[Jim Adney]

On 7 Oct 2011 at 17:40, Gary Forsmo wrote:

> *I asked Jim A. if there was a torque spec for the 6, nuts that hold the oil
> sump plate/gaskets/filter screen to the engine case.   I searched the
> Bentley book, but couldn't seem to find anything.  Did I miss it?
> 
> Jim said:  "I just use a small ratchet with a socket and put my hand around
> the head of the wrench."  That decreases the amount of torque you can
> apply.  But being the A/R that I am, I would still like to see and use a
> specification.

> It must be inch pounds ... but what is it?

It's there in the engine torque section: Oil strainer to crankcase, 5 
ft-lbs.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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