Thread: this is going to sound stupid but i dont know

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ok im replacing the oil pan gasket on my integra and the bolts need to be torqued to 9 ft/lb. well my torque wrench is a 1/2 inch drive and pretty big. can i use this for the oil oan bolts? and if not whats a halfway accurate way to do it without a torque wrench?

ya you can use it, but it will not click until the gasket is smashed. you will either have to break down and buy a smaller version that goes down to a smaller torque value, or just chance it and go by feel with a 3/8 rachet.

thanks man i used a 1/4 inch drive ratchet and kinda crossed my fingers. it squeezes some of the permatex out but none of the gasket squeezed out so im hoping it was good enough

sure sounds like what you did will be fine. that gasket will set in ther nice and should give you a nice seal. check it in a few days for any type of leak but it should be fine. this board is great for questions and no question is or sounds stupid. i have learned it is the ones that don't ask questions that are stupid. good luck to you and the new oil pan... i raise my glass of frosty barley pop to you my friend!

Originally Posted by muteboy49

thanks man i used a 1/4 inch drive ratchet and kinda crossed my fingers. it squeezes some of the permatex out but none of the gasket squeezed out so im hoping it was good enough

I never use 3/8 if I can use 1/4. The main thing is too tighten the bolts in some kind of sequence to keep from warping the pan. After it's run for a while I'd crawl back under it and check to make sure everything is tight.

Aviation gaskett sealer works good ,just plan on alot of scapin and cusin if you want it off,but it will not leak!!

yeah i went criss cross to not warp the pan. i came out just now and let the car warm up and checked for leaks and so far nothing and thanks guys i appreciate it!