Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
04-13-2004, 04:17 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
I slap the wrench with an open palm and yell, tight.
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Mike Romain wrote:
>
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
>
> If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use
> either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed
> the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go
> too tight and strip.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Mike Romain wrote:
>
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
>
> If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use
> either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed
> the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go
> too tight and strip.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
04-13-2004, 04:17 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
I slap the wrench with an open palm and yell, tight.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
>
> If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use
> either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed
> the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go
> too tight and strip.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
>
> If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use
> either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed
> the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go
> too tight and strip.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
04-13-2004, 04:17 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
I slap the wrench with an open palm and yell, tight.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
>
> If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use
> either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed
> the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go
> too tight and strip.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
>
> If you use a nylon washer, they use a little less and if you re-use
> either, then drop it down even more. Once the washers are compressed
> the bolt needs to be tightened really carefully or it will quickly go
> too tight and strip.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
04-13-2004, 05:46 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
04-13-2004, 05:46 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
04-13-2004, 05:46 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
04-13-2004, 05:46 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
> That really varies, but about 15 to 25 is normal.
>
> The washer makes a big difference. You are 'supposed' to use a new
> copper crush washer each time and they need about 25 ft lb to compress.
I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
Not one drip yet. :)
cept mebby me.
I can be a real drip.
--
DougW
04-13-2004, 06:02 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
I use kite string.
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DougW wrote:
>
> I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
> Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
> Not one drip yet. :)
>
> cept mebby me.
>
> I can be a real drip.
>
> --
> DougW
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
> Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
> Not one drip yet. :)
>
> cept mebby me.
>
> I can be a real drip.
>
> --
> DougW
04-13-2004, 06:02 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
I use kite string.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
> Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
> Not one drip yet. :)
>
> cept mebby me.
>
> I can be a real drip.
>
> --
> DougW
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
> Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
> Not one drip yet. :)
>
> cept mebby me.
>
> I can be a real drip.
>
> --
> DougW
04-13-2004, 06:02 PM
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Re: Recommended torque for oil drain plug (94 YJ)
I use kite string.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
> Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
> Not one drip yet. :)
>
> cept mebby me.
>
> I can be a real drip.
>
> --
> DougW
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> I like that. Exactly what it says in my ZJ book and guess what.
> Been using the same bolt since 93 at about 3-4 oil changes per year.
> Not one drip yet. :)
>
> cept mebby me.
>
> I can be a real drip.
>
> --
> DougW