[crazymf]

Yikes. Went to change the oil yesterday and discovered those strange bolt heads. I'm sure I will get them off, but is there a special tool for them? I'm going to try some snap ring pliers in the holes and twist.

 

[V-MAN]

Yikes. Went to change the oil yesterday and discovered those strange bolt heads. I'm sure I will get them off, but is there a special tool for them? I'm going to try some snap ring pliers in the holes and twist.

Here's what you need ...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...d=1785&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

 

[crazymf]

Thanks. I'll check out the local tool house for that or order one from them.

 

[Zenbiker]

Crazy...Get the right tool! This Snapon item is great and it's hard to over-torque the pan bolts. Just make sure the tool is flush against the bolts when you tighten because it has a tendency to slip out if the holes in the bolts. Keep your ratchet handle parallel to the pan as you tighten. Go back and forth between the two to get nice even pressure and you'll have no leaks...Joe

 

[crazymf]

Yep, ordered it today online. Thanks again for the help. This site is great.

stu

 

[Adrian]

Your manual will give the torque but is like 24 to 26 "inch" pounds. For sure not foot pounds.

Adrian

 

[crazymf]

My manual says not to exceed 12 lb ft.

 

[Zenbiker]

NO...Don't do 12 ft/lbs.! just snug them down fairly tight and forget about the torque. I have found 12 inch/ lbs. to be too loose and 12 ft/ lbs. to be way too much. I never use a torque wrench anymore on these and have no leakage problems. Snug them down equally to just compress the cork gasket and STOP!...Joe

 

[crazymf]

Yeah that sounds good.
thanks

 

[Bryan Ward]

Stu, be careful not to loose the little "O" rings on the bolts. You might want to take the rings out and clean the grooves with some carb cleaner and put them back in.

Bryan

 

[Matt Dynes]

Should you replace the cork gasket on a tranny change or is it good for a long time if you're careful?

 

[V8GRUMPY]

Doc,

I've done mine several times and still have the original gasket....if you're careful they last a long time :lol:

Tim

 

[502WingMan]

Received some spare parts from the factory a few month ago. It is a rubber gasket now.
Peter

 

[Matt Dynes]

Thx....maybe I'll keep one in the garage as a spare when I get a round tuit.