It would be great if someone had a link to the service bulletin if there is one for retrofitting the steel oil sep. plate. As I said in the title this particlar engine is a '96 EJ22 in an Impreza Outback. I went ahead and invested in a Craftsman "micro-torque" torque wrench that goes down to 25 inch-pounds, so I'm ready to go, but I need to know what's the right number.

 

Thanks!

Bry

It really isn't important - just tighten with a 1/4" drive ratchet. Just make sure you have a good even bead of RTV around the plate.

 

GD

There is a specific torque of ~ 7 ft lbs or so. Key is to get them tight. I use a good sealer on the plate and a small amount of blue locktite on the screws to ensure they don't come loose.

the original screws had phillips heads. i think that would limit how much they could be torqued.

 

get them tight.