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my manual doesn't give the torque spec for pan bolts for r75/7 also does anybody offer kits with all of the fill/drain plug washers
my manual doesn't give the torque spec for pan bolts for r75/7 also does anybody offer kits with all of the fill/drain plug washers
The oil pan bolt torque is pretty small...around 7 ft-lbs...
Always used a smidgen of anti-seize on those threads, not each time, but after a look see. Wipe with the rag, a look, and if needed a very small touch. Maybe others can comment. Even with a new pan gasket last year there's a little tell-tale oily black smudging by this autumn. Give it a wipe, doesn't matter, these bikes are for riding and (2 cents) should look well ridden. This year got a nice rock chip in fairing, just missed the pricey headlight glass.
Bum suggests less, 5-5.6 ft lb.
I suggest you use inch-pounds - the "resolution" is a bit finer on an inch-pound torque wrench (a 1/4" drive torque wrench is a lot smaller too).
12 inch pounds to the foot pound: 5 ft. pounds = 60 inch pounds; 5.6 = 67.2 in-pounds (12 x 5.6)
But that's just my $.02USD
Perhaps silicone gaskets are still available.
These were a nice solution for instances where the valve cover mating surfaces were less than perfect, although of course they are a PITA when removing/replacing the cover.
They're a pretty good solution for the oil pan, too. When I purchased them years ago the instructions included the recommended torque value and the recommendation to use Loctite on the screws. I'd think Loctite a much better recommendation than antiseize for these screws. Perhaps might reduce the tendancy to overtighten, too, as you wouldn't need to.
FWIW silicone float bowl gaskets were a joke, as just a hint of gasoline contacting them caused them to swell beyond usefullness. The vender for these has been on these forums or the airhead list and has surely discontinued them by now.
The paper pan gasket from BMW is similar to the OE valve cover gaskets, i.e. is manufactured with built-on adhesive. It's on the side with the printing and this side is installed to contact the hot side, i.e. the head or the engine block, not the cover or pan. Properly installed, the valve cover gasket is reusable for at least a decade, assuming you don't disturb its adhesion to the head.