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About Sean Halliday
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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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40 years experience on all general auto repair.

 
   

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Automotive - 1991 plymouth acclaim v 6 oil filter housing


Expert: Sean Halliday - 9/27/2008

Question

I have replaced the oil filter housing on 1991 Plymouth acclaim. I removed the
old gasket between the engine and housing. I replaced the filter housing and
gasket. I tightened all 3 bolts, put new oil filter etc. and it leaks through
one bolt. Is there a torque spec on the 3 bolts? If so what is it? If not what
could be wrong?  

Answer
There is a torque spec but nearly all the engine bolts such as these are light torque between 10-12 lbs,thats a snug tighten and not too much same as you would do with a spark plug.The reason it is leaking may be,the bolts need sealed by applying some sealer on the threads and then retighten them.All 3 of them.

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