The Haynes Manual for the Mercedes Diesels from 1977-1985 says that the torque for the oil pan bolts is 30 FOOT-POUNDS! This is obviously way too high, but I didn't know that the first time I attempted to apply torque, broke off a bolt head, drilled it out, retapped etc. Thought the bolt itself was bad, realizing now that there is no way those little brass bolts can handle that much torque.

Just a heads up to everyone. I believe the legitimate torque is 6-8 ft/lbs. Can anyone confirm this for me?

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1983 300CDT -- 177K