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Old 09-12-2012, 11:04 PM
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Hey all,

I recently performed the 90k transmission service on my 2003 Disco 2 and when I replaced the transmission pan I tighned the bolts to 30 - 40 ft lbs. later I found it was only supposed to be 8 lbs. it's not leaking, but should I be concerned? Can I loosen and re tourqe? Or do I need to get a new gasket and start over?

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Old 09-13-2012, 07:54 PM
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Not leaking?
Dont worry about it.
 
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Old 09-14-2012, 07:14 AM
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Better off leaving it for now
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 05:14 PM
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OKay thanks guys... Learned my lesson, read the manual first.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 05:37 PM
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If its not leaking, leave it be. If you loosen and re-torque, you will need a new gasket, as the current gasket has already been compressed. I'm really surprised that at 40 lbs, none of those little bolts broke!
 
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