Oil Change Diaster

[JimmyBad]

Originally Posted by Racer Boy

There is no oil sump gasket, you use a special sealer.

Based on what has happened, I also wouldn't let your friend tighten the bolts that hold the sump on, because he'll strip those, too. Then you have stripped holes in the engine block.

Spreads like a virus.

[rexcramer]

Use a proper torque wrench. OEM oil plug 37 ftlbs, OEM filter housing 19 ftlbs. I couldn't find the torque specs for the sump pan in the Bentley book. Check Pelican's tech articles. I believe the spec for the sealant is 2MM wide strip. Anymore and it ends up in the pan and starts floating around in your oil passages. I believe Pelican used Loctite 5000 in their tech article. Hopefully somebody will add in details. And don't forget the washers.

[Jager]

Everyone should have one of these Extractors:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/century-drill---tool-3156/tools---equipment-16488/tools-23747/cutting---drilling-tools-16542/screw-extractors---nut-breakers-17952/2ab2f4cc0680/century-drill-tool-screw-extractors/73406/2620515?q=no+6+easy+out&pos=0



Makes removing stripped oil drain plugs a breeze. Get a NO. 6 (size)