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Re: Tightening oil pan/VC/etc gaskets, what tool
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 9/6/2004

Hi Aaron,

I use a Mac tools in/lbs torque wrench on every pan or cover that has a torque spec published. If not for the proper gasket "crush" at least to keep the tightening consistent around the pan/cover. The few minutes spent looking up torque specs is we... Login to read more.