Spannering q, oil filter torque etc

Doing my own stuff now and just did an oil change amongst other things.

Now the sump drain bolt and the oil filter got me a bit troubled. Bolt torque is 23 then 32 and filter is 11-ish. But for both I found I could torque them up, get the click but then they would shift on again, then another click then turn ab bit more again etc. So getting tighter and tighter. I guess this is due to the crush washer and the filter gasket.

Anyway in the end I just did them 'so tight' and hopefully not overtight.

Whats the knack here? I probably should have stopped at the first click but the washer and gasket will bed wont they, or would they have bedded at the first click? I dont want to mess with it now otherwise to replace the plug will involve draining the oil and just slacking it will cause a leak now the washer is crushed wont it? I didnt do it 'real tight'.

Just want to get it right next time.

[Balky001]

if you do the sump bolt real tight you're likely to screw the thread up as you have an aluminium thread and a steel bolt (unless you have an insert). If you have crushed the washer and given it an pinch more then that is usually ok, you don't need to over-tighten these.

Once done up run the engine and let it warm and give some pressur/revs - if it's oil filter is holding OK and you've done it up the right number of turns then I wouldn't worry. Did you smear the filter's gasket with oil first as the helps when you tighten it and seats it but its not essential.

Ok, that sounds ok then. I think the washer is pinched up a bit tight but its not stupid tight. Thanks.

Hmmm...

... I think you should hit it with a hammer...




... just to be sure.

Yes, I will put the wheelbrace on it and give it a great wallop make sure its nice and tight

Everything I do is followed by several days of paranoia until I forget about what I think I may not have done properly and move on to the next thing to be paranoid about

I've got the Beta to be all paranoid about now

Providing you have cleaned all the surfaces before refitting the filter and sump bolt you have a decent torque wrench and the settings are correct the first click is OK. I normally double click myself as this will only be a mininal increase but eliminates a sticky thread and not overtighten enough to damage any threads,seals or thrust washers
Check for leaks when hot and take two asprins for paranoid complex

I used to double click, but I stop at the first click now and haven't, touch wood, had anything I've torqued up come undone (when it shouldn't! ), nor have I had any leaks.