Astra sump plug torque?

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Sat 3 Sep 2005 21:18
Astra sump plug torque? - Carl2
I have a 2002 Astra, it has a 1.6 single ohc engine with air con. The Haynes manual says that the torque setting for this car (alloy sump) should be 33lbf. The manual then specifically states that the dohc 1.6 engine with a torx type(rubber ring)plug should be 10 lbf. As my car has a torx type plug I have done it up to 10lbf. I checked it by hand afterwards and it feels correct. Could my car be fitted with a dohc sump (as I suspect) the manual only goes up to sept 2000 could this be the cause of the confusion? Thanks.
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Sat 3 Sep 2005 22:02
Astra sump plug torque? - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
The later cars (2000 on) seem to have the alloy sump with the Torx socket plugs in them. Renew the O ring and torque to 10 lbf. Dont go tighter as these plugs have a huge washer face which makes them difficult to remove if overtightened especially as they seem to be made of cheese!
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