Can you over tighten gaskets?

Can you over tighten gaskets?

Continued tightening of the bolts will not necessarily increase gasket load or stop a leak, and if severe enough, the overloading may even lead to bolt failure. Over-tightening of flange bolts is a major cause of gasket failure. The net result – full gasket failure and increased leakage.

What are the torque specifications of a Jeep Cherokee?

31.18 XJ – FRONT Brake Hose to Caliper Inlet Fitting Bolt Type: Bolt 27.12 XJ – Brake Pedel Pivot Pin Nut

What kind of bolts are in a Jeep Cherokee?

27.12 XJ – Brake Pedel Pivot Pin Nut Type: 7.5 10.17 XJ – REAR Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolts Type: Bolt 40.67 XJ – FRONT Caliper Mounting (Guide) Pins Type: Bolt 104.4 XJ – FRONT Caliper Achor Plate Bolts Type: Bolt 40.67 XJ – REAR Crossmember to Chassis Sill Bolts Type: Bolt

What kind of drain plug does a Jeep Cherokee use?

XJ – Transfer Case Drain Plug Type: Bolt Head: Hexagon 20 240 27.12 XJ – MANUAL Transmission Drain Plug Type: Bolt Head: Hexagon Drive Shaft To Transfer Case Assembly 22 264 29.83 XJ – Driveshaft to Transfer Case Flange Bolts Type: Bolt Head: Hexagon Drive Shaft To Transfer Case Assembly 35 420 47.45 XJ – FRONT Universal Joint Flange Nut Type:

31.18 XJ – FRONT Brake Hose to Caliper Inlet Fitting Bolt Type: Bolt 27.12 XJ – Brake Pedel Pivot Pin Nut

How much torque does a Wrangler YJ engine have?

4.0L & 4.2L Engine Torque Specs Description Specification Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 50 ft-lbs Crankshaft Pulley To Vibration Dampener 20 ft-lbs Cylinder Head Bolts 4.2L 85 ft-lbs Cylinder Head Bolts 4.0L First 22 Then 45 Then 45 Then 100 ft-lbs

XJ – Transfer Case Drain Plug Type: Bolt Head: Hexagon 20 240 27.12 XJ – MANUAL Transmission Drain Plug Type: Bolt Head: Hexagon Drive Shaft To Transfer Case Assembly 22 264 29.83 XJ – Driveshaft to Transfer Case Flange Bolts Type: Bolt Head: Hexagon Drive Shaft To Transfer Case Assembly 35 420 47.45 XJ – FRONT Universal Joint Flange Nut Type:

How big is the balance bolt on a Jeep Cherokee?

Kyle another one for a sticky. BTW good work Jabo. I know this is an old post but I can’t believe nobody has pointed out a lot of the info is incorrect such as harmonic balance bolt and valve cover bolts to name a few…..80 ft lbs on those little 11mm bolts really?? Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

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