25 ft. lb. for 5.2 engine. (From 98 FSM)
Follow the link and get a 3/8" and 1/2" torque wrench. About 1/4 the price
of a new oil pan, and you'll sleep better at night...
http://www.sears.com/craftsman/
gk
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http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ mailto:gklim@harman.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Edgar Perez
> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 6:32 PM
> To: Sam Parthemer; Dakota-Truck
> Subject: DML: RE: Help with my oil plug? Torque?
>
>
> Thanks for all the replies. I just got back from getting my plug fixed.
> Man, am I glad I didn't strip that plug!! Had to have the oil
> pan replaced
> for a total of $388.24 USD. The quick lube place is paying for it! Which
> brings me to the next question, does the oil plug need to be torqued?
>
> >From the Cyber-desk of ............... edgarperez@writeme.com
> '95 SLT CC 4x4 V6 Auto DDBC Extang Saber Tonneau
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sam Parthemer [mailto:srp@home.com]
> Sent: Saturday, July 18, 1998 10:21 AM
> To: edgarperez@worldnet.att.net
> Subject: Re: Help with my oil plug?
>
> The plug should come off by turning counter clock wise. The washer is a
> redish color gasket (normal). If you are turning it counter
> clock wise, and
> it
> isn't coming off.. I'd say that it is stripped. Take it back (if it isn't
> leaking) to
> the place that did your last oil change and pitch a bitch with them to fix
> it.
>
> Sam '95 SLT
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edgar Perez <edgarperez@worldnet.att.net>
> To: Sam Parthemer <srp@home.com>
> Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 6:58 AM
> Subject: Help with my oil plug?
>
>
> >Sam, thanks for the help on the speakers. I have a new problem now. I
> sent
> >this to the list but for some reason it has not posted. If you
> can help, I
> >appreciate it.
> >
> >I go the truck lifted to do my first oil change and I cannot get the plug
> >off. I just spins and spins. Won't come out or tighten. I have never
> seen
> >a plug like this before. It has a rubber washer. Is there some trick to
> >get it out or am I screwed here? I usually take the truck to quick lube
> >places but I am trying to save a couple of bucks since I need it changed
> >every six weeks. I really appreciate your help.
> >
> >
> >From the Cyber-desk of ............... edgarperez@writeme.com
> >'95 SLT CC 4x4 V6 Auto DDBC Extang Saber Tonneau
> >
> >
> >
>
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