Oil Drain Plug - Revised Torque Specification
Group1
Number
9409
Model
6 Cyl.
Part Identifier
1754
November 8, 1994
Subject:
Oil Drain Plug Torque
ATTENTION: Service Manager / Service Technician
Models Affected:
911 Carrera 214 model years 1989-1994
911 Turbo model years 1991-1994
911 Carrera model years 1995-on
Concern:
The torque specification for the oil drain plugs of the thermostat housing and the engine crankcase has changed.
General Information:
The torque specification for the oil drain plugs of the thermostat housing and the engine crankcase as stated on page 03-6, Volume 1 of the 911 Carrera 2/4 Workshop Manual; page 03-8, Volume 1 of the 911 Turbo 1991 Workshop Manual; and on page 03-2, Volume 1 of the 911 Carrera (993) Workshop Manual has been changed to a lower torque.
Specifications:
Crankcase drain plug 50 Nm (37 ft.lbs.) - new
Thermostat housing drain plug 50 Nm (37 ft.lbs.) - new