Scott - I do use a torque wrench on the oil drain plug. Especially when I am working on someone else's rig. I use a 1/4 or 3/8 drive shorty dial torque wrench. The published spec is the same for all Vanagons with stock motors. Drain plug: 18 ft-lbs So your generalization that no one does is incorrect. By using a torque wrench on it. I know for sure that it was done properly and I always put a dab of inspectors lacquer when done. When I am working on one of the several vans that I care for its also noted on the RO (repair order) that it was done and the spec used. Bill M
On Jul 10, 2013, at 3:33 AM, Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > But you don't use a torque wrench on vanagon drain plugs ..right ? > No one does. > not that I |
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