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  1. 25th September 2012, 03:25 PM #1
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    TD5 Coolant Drain Plug Torque?

    I am about to do a drain, flush and refill of the Discovery TD5 cooling system, but cannot find the correct torque setting for when I replace the drain plug.

    Anyone know what the correct torque setting is for the drain plug?

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    Ian
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  2. 25th September 2012, 09:43 PM #2
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    There appears to be no setting for the drain plug, I can only find the engine block drain plug setting of 30Nm or 22lb/ft. Perhaps 20Nm at most would be ok given its size and placement.
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  3. 25th September 2012, 10:37 PM #3
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    Don't do it too tight or you'll crack the rail. Better that it's not as tight as it should be and you an keep an eye on it and give I a tweak later. I use thread sealant on mine as well.
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  4. 26th September 2012, 07:53 AM #4
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    Thank Guys, I think the idea of torquing it to 15-20Nm and using a sealant is the way to go rather than possibly cracking the rail.
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  5. 26th September 2012, 11:18 AM #5
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    It does not require much tightening at all. The sealing is provided by a washer with a rubber insert inside the inner diameter.
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