1G Gas tank drain torque spec

[AWD-Tony]

Anyone know the torque spec for the gas tank drain plug?

thanks
Tony

 

[TerminalTalon]

12-19 Ft. Lbs

 

[AWD-Tony]

12-19 Ft. Lbs

Thanks, JK!

 

[TerminalTalon]

No problem. I have every torque at my fingertips at work so anyone can ask.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Will do. I appreciate that!!

Still leaking though. Wonder if there's a crush washer? We drain it for e85 yesterday and I dropped the bolt in the pan.

 

[Mech Addict]

Yes, it takes a washer/gasket thing. If you get one at a parts store, verify that it can tolerate exposure to gas. I tried a copper crush washer, and couldn't get mine to stop leaking, which was a bummer since it is a real pain to empty the tank repeatedly to try again. The washer was very thick, so perhaps a much thinner copper or aluminum would work, or if I had dared to reef on the plug more to tighten it. Eventually I ordered the OEM part from Japan, but I suspect NAPA, etc. have something similar.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Yes, it takes a washer/gasket thing. If you get one at a parts store, verify that it can tolerate exposure to gas. I tried a copper crush washer, and couldn't get mine to stop leaking, which was a bummer since it is a real pain to empty the tank repeatedly to try again. The washer was very thick, so perhaps a much thinner copper or aluminum would work, or if I had dared to reef on the plug more to tighten it. Eventually I ordered the OEM part from Japan, but I suspect NAPA, etc. have something similar.

Thanks Meth Adict! Not sure if the washer was on the tank or fell in container, it wasn't on there when I put the bolt back in. Sucks bc I have 3/4 of a tank and don't feel like draining it. I'll just drive it until it gets low.

 

[TerminalTalon]

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[TerminalTalon]

Do you have a picture of the drain plug?

 

[AWD-Tony]

No. Can’t see if it’s there or not because of the undercoating. Think it’s stuck to the bottom because it wasn’t in my buddy’s drain pan.