Thread: serpentine belt replacement
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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Default Re: serpentine belt replacement
Originally Posted by sq89
No, while you do have to make sure the last and largest of the orings is in place (on the final notch of cap towards the top) you do have to be apprehensive that you do not strip the threads on the cap assembly itself. Which, simply put, leads to more leaks. Just a suggestion.
Your original statement referred to over tightening and thus moving the O-ring, it did not mention stripping the thread by over tightening.
[quote=sq89]..................... Make sure that cap is tight for next time, BUT not TOO tight otherwise it will cause the Oring on the oil filter to move out of place leaving you with another similar situation. [quote]

The O-rings sit in grooves not on notches and no apprehension is needed when tightening with the suggested torque. I do understand that you may refer to grooves as notches though.
 
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