V70: Engine - D4 sump plug tightening torque

morsing · Feb 18th, 2018, 17:22

Hi,

My haynes manual lists 38Nm, which I couldn't even do lying in front of the car. Does it really have to be so tight?

P.S. My car is a 2014.

Thanks

Peter86 · Feb 18th, 2018, 18:31

Just done my oil yesterday, 2011 D5 and Haynes said 35Nm. Its not that tight, its hand tight plus slightly more, a click from the torque wrench and you know its correctly tightened. It will be to compress the washer slightly so it won't unscrew or drip oil.

You don't want to guess and over tighten as you risk stripping the thread then you will have a bill to rethread or buy a new sump pan.

Make sure your reading the correct measurement, Nm not lbs ft.

If your in doubt about the torque just phone Volvo and I'm sure they'll give you the correct one.

Peter86 · Feb 18th, 2018, 18:58

One thing in want to know is why they never put the plug on the front or the bottom for easy access!?

cheshired5 · Feb 18th, 2018, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by morsing

HMy haynes manual lists 38Nm, which I couldn't even do lying in front of the car. Does it really have to be so tight?

38Nm is nothing.
Let's hope you never have to change a wheel.

Joe Harding · Feb 19th, 2018, 21:13

Or take the timing pulley off. 300Nm isn't it?

morsing · Feb 22nd, 2018, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

38Nm is nothing.
Let's hope you never have to change a wheel.

I can stand up doing that...

morsing · Feb 22nd, 2018, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Harding

Or take the timing pulley off. 300Nm isn't it?

My impact wrench get's that off in a sec, and again, I can stand up when I torque it on...

Feb 18th, 2018, 17:22	#1
morsing Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:56 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Aylesbury View Photos By: morsing	D4 sump plug tightening torque Hi, My haynes manual lists 38Nm, which I couldn't even do lying in front of the car. Does it really have to be so tight? P.S. My car is a 2014. Thanks __________________ --- '89 Volvo 240GLT B230E/AW70 '14 Volvo V70 SE D4/M66 FWD '70 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu '95 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0 Turbo Auto

Feb 18th, 2018, 18:31	#2
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Just done my oil yesterday, 2011 D5 and Haynes said 35Nm. Its not that tight, its hand tight plus slightly more, a click from the torque wrench and you know its correctly tightened. It will be to compress the washer slightly so it won't unscrew or drip oil. You don't want to guess and over tighten as you risk stripping the thread then you will have a bill to rethread or buy a new sump pan. Make sure your reading the correct measurement, Nm not lbs ft. If your in doubt about the torque just phone Volvo and I'm sure they'll give you the correct one. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Feb 18th, 2018, 18:58	#3
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	One thing in want to know is why they never put the plug on the front or the bottom for easy access!? __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Feb 19th, 2018, 21:13	#5
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:24 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Or take the timing pulley off. 300Nm isn't it? __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

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