Toque setting for coolant drain plugs in the block

[Nigel W]

I have just drained and flushed the engine, and on consulting the ROM cannot find a torque figure for the 2 drain plugs in the block. Does anyone know if it is specified somewhere, or what it should be? Thanks in advance.

[richardthestag]

iirc they are brass fittings and tapered, it has been a while

thread lock and not very tight at all I would guess,

[Nigel W]

Thanks Richard. They came out with very little force, so I suspect that you are correct. They look brass, but with the naked eye, I can not see a taper.

[Goldstar]

I think mine have fibre washers and I did them hand right so probably no more than 20 ft lbs

[Guest]

Not very tight Nigel. Get some fibre washers from a diy store, I also put some PTFE tape on mine. Just nip them up.

[Nigel W]

Thanks all

[davidf]

I used to get a weep from the washers, so I fitted Dowty seals.