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Dont know if this helps but my BMW bike manual states 23Ft Lbs/32 NM for the boxer sump plug which is about the same size as the Panda
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General Sump plug torque wrench setting
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General Sump plug torque wrench setting
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Thank-you DaveHall
I'd guessed around the 30NM mark, but just wondered if anyone knew for certain.
I'd guessed around the 30NM mark, but just wondered if anyone knew for certain.
Originally posted by John H
Originally posted by Enzo
If you worry about lack of lubrication during the first start after an oil change you could fill your new filter before fitting it...so the oil will reach the rings more quikly
If you try filling the filter on the FIRE engine before fitting, it all pours out up your shirt sleeve when you fit itB) - the cartridge is mounted horizontally.
Eh eh...I well know it's impossible to do it,but this is an advice given by a Fiat mechanic...I'd like to see him at work
Passion has neither brands nor models!
La passione non ha nè marche nè modelli!
haynes manual for punto 55 sx states torque of 10 Nm for sump drain plug,hope that helpsJust a quick question.
Servicing the car earlier (gave her Castrol GTX Magnatec 15W40, Fram oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, and NGK spark plugs) and we realised that there's no mention in the green Haynes book about the correct torque wrench setting for the sump plug.
Does anybody know [?]
I'd be very grateful if someone could tell me please
I bought a fiat manual on line for a seicento. Mine is an 1108 and the plug is a 22mm taper with a 12mm hex socket drive. The torque for the sump plug is 50Nm. The plug I bought had thread sealant already on it. I only discovered the torque setting after I fitted it but reckon I did it about right, and it's noticeable that there is a bit more to be had when hot each time I try - progressively less each time though. Going to torque it today.
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Holy thread resurrection 12 years....
In all my years working on cars I 've never used a torque wrench to tighten up a sump plug. To me it's instinct, you just know when it's tight enough, & obviously not slack. I know of many others who use the instinct rule...
Just to add, change the plug washer when it looks past its best. You can buy several at a time from the bay for little money, handy to have.
In all my years working on cars I 've never used a torque wrench to tighten up a sump plug. To me it's instinct, you just know when it's tight enough, & obviously not slack. I know of many others who use the instinct rule...
Just to add, change the plug washer when it looks past its best. You can buy several at a time from the bay for little money, handy to have.
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There isn't a washer. The plug is a tapered design, and if excessively over-tightened, could crack the sump. [:0]
working on these in the 80s at fiat main dealer these were just nipped up.
You will really have to go some to wind that plug in to as you say crack the sump which would not ever happen on these in any case.
just use common sense.... if your unsure dont do i
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