Sump plug torque figure.

[Doc007]

Anyone have a sump plug torque figure for a 360R Duratec (wet sump)? It not in the manual.

[Jim 123]

I use 25Nm on my Sigma wet sump.

[John Vine]

Assuming you have the Raceline sump, Raceline themselves quote:

• Stainless sump plug: 25lbft (34Nm), with a smear of copper grease on the threads.
• Blue plug: 30lbft (41Nm), with a smear of copper grease on the threads.

If you'd like a copy of the Raceline wet-sump PDF, send me a message with your email address.

JV

[Doc007]

I have the original sump that came with the car.

Is that a Raceline item?

 

 

[John Vine]

Does it say "RACELINE" in the casting, like this:

JV

[Doc007]

Nope.

It says Caterham.

Is Raceline a provider of OE sumps?

 

[John Vine]

They are indeed.  My 2008 R400D has a Raceline sump.  But Raceline also supply "own-brand" items.  This Caterham-branded Duratec wet sump is identical (apart from the name) to my Raceline one, and is very likely the one you have.  If so, the torque figures I gave earlier will be the same.  The Raceline PDF I mentioned will also apply.

JV