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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Crossrodes on May 05, 2014, 04:03:09 PM

Title: 79 R65 Oil Pressure Switch Torque
Post by: Crossrodes on May 05, 2014, 04:03:09 PM

I'm just installing a new oil pressure switch.  Does anyone know what it should be torqued to when tightening?

Title: Re: 79 R65 Oil Pressure Switch Torque
Post by: montmil on May 05, 2014, 07:08:41 PM

Torque specification for the oil pressure sender switch is "gently snugged". Don't go all gorilla torque or something will strip. That something is $$$. ;)

Really. It'll be fine.  

Title: Re: 79 R65 Oil Pressure Switch Torque
Post by: Luca on May 05, 2014, 07:32:18 PM

Just like a spark plug these sorts of switches are.  But if you really want to use a number, "gently snugged" is probably around 11ftlbs on oiled threads.  You can always add a little more torque if it leaks.

Title: Re: 79 R65 Oil Pressure Switch Torque
Post by: Crossrodes on May 05, 2014, 10:18:36 PM

Thanks guys.