2001 Ford Taurus oil pan gasket

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
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2-3 months ago I did a front engine cover gasket replacement. I had to replace the oil pan gasket in the process. The service manual said about 106 ftlbs for the bolts. I thought that was extremely high (actually broke one bolt using the torque wrench before I just torqued by feel). Now the gasket is pushed out from between the pan and the engine. Was it to tight? What torque should I set it at? Or is it something else?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 AT 7:33 PM

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Tiny
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Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the cylinder block meets the front cover and in 2 places where the rear main bearing cap meets the cylinder block.
The new gasket I believe was updated to include a lip to hold in on the pan

106ftlb is an extrem

it should be around 10 ftlb
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009 AT 8:10 PM

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