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Oil pan bolt torque setting for 2001 3.8L

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Old 03-24-2008, 04:07 PM
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Default Oil pan bolt torque setting for 2001 3.8L

Have a leaking gasket on oil pan after only 37k since replacement by dealer (102k current mileage). Want to try tightening bolts before spending money again.
 
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INSTALLATION [ol][*]Clean sealing surfaces and apply a 1/8 inch bead of MoparĀ® Engine RTV GEN II at the parting line of the chain case cover and the rear seal retainer (Oil Pan Sealing).[*]Position a new pan gasket on oil pan (OIL PAN).[*]Install oil pan and tighten fasteners to 12 NĀ·m (105 in. lbs.) (OIL PAN).[*]Install cover to transaxle case (Powertrain Struts and Transaxle Case Cover).[*]Install the strut bolt to transaxle housing (Powertrain Struts and Transaxle Case Cover). Tighten all bending brace bolts.[*]Install the drive belt splash shield.[*]Lower vehicle and install oil dipstick.[*]Connect negative cable to battery.[*]Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.[/ol]
 
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Old 03-25-2008, 08:38 PM
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Thanks for quick response. Will check bolts with torque wrench and see what happens.
 
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