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Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:45 pm
by snag
Quick question: Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Doug

Re: Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:23 pm
by ShinySideUp
Quick answer: NONE

Long answer: 8 mm ALLEN wrench, not Torx

Re: Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:03 am
by snag
Thanks Bill, I should have had my glasses on (seriously) :oops:. It came out with a T45, but obviously didn't go back in as it should. Now, what torque?

Doug

Re: Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:49 pm
by ShinySideUp
After fitting a new crush washer...

BMW DVD sez:

Initial torque is 23 Nm
Final torque is 30 Nm

Usual disclaimers apply, as in (but not limited to): If you strip your crankcase threads don't blame me or my heirs.

Re: Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:04 am
by snag
Thanks Bill, I gave it a nudge and it's tight. The older I get the less I torque.

Doug

Re: Oil drain Plug - What Size Torx?

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:56 am
by ShinySideUp
snag wrote:The older I get the less I torque.
That makes a great signature line :D