I had another thread started but I mistyped the title so I deleted it. Anyways, I will be reinstalling the oil pan on my 300SDL hopefully today if it comes in and I was wanting to know the torque specs for the bolts. A 603 engine only has one pan, not an upper and lower like a 617. The torque specs for a 617 LOWER pan is 6-8ft. lbs. I believe. Anyways, what are the torque specs for the pan? I can't find my FSM CD. I'd prefer the number in SAE as I have an inch lb. torque wrench.

Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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The M6 screws are 7 ft.-lb.

The M8 screws are 19 ft.-lb.

There are only 2 M8 screws, correct? I think they are the two bolts that attach the tranny to the oil pan. I guess I also have an idea of torque specs if I end up replacing my rear crank seal. The tranny was re-sealed a couple years ago so it's all good there. I wonder why my transmission shifts really well, (no slipping), but hasn't ever been rebuilt?

Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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WAnt'71,

I might have to replace a 603 oil pan. How much of a job is it?

Can it be done with the engine in the car?

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