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Old 05-25-2003, 09:54 AM
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1.8T oil pan drain plug, what torque do I need?
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I forget the factory spec but I just crank it until it's snug and then an extra 1/4 turn. So far so good.
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Default Calibrated elbow will do
I turn it until the crush washer gives in a little.
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36.9 ft-lbs or 50 nm
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