Oil Pan Bolts, which ones and how many of each?

[Sgt Dennis]

I have a pre 98 Kat 600 with a +98 oil pan. I am wanting to replace all the bolts. So should I go with pre 98 bolts or +98?

I have this link for the pre, so how many of each do I need, I know like 2 of one and like 11 or 12 of the other. http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/.../Group/OIL_PAN

Or should I get +98 bolts here and which ones?

http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/2/Make/Suzuki/YearID/39/Year/1998/ModelID/6154/Model/GSX600F_KATANA/GroupID/248754/Group/OIL_PAN

And yes, I used the search function.

[ctandc]

If you already have a +98 pan on your engine, got with the 98+ bolts.

They will be normal hex head bolts. Pre 98 are allen bolts.

[Sgt Dennis]

Are they bolt 12 or 17 on the microfiche? And how many of each? I know there are 2 longer than the rest.

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. I didn't look at the pan pic and notice the numbers off to the side of that. Sorry for being stupid.

[The CyberPoet]

Be careful when installing -- they are extremely low torque and easy to strip. If you hear any cracking/creaking noises from the bolt, stop!

Note -- one bolt on the 98+ pan gets a washer. Pay attention to which one it is.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

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[ctandc]

Be careful when installing -- they are extremely low torque and easy to strip. If you hear any cracking/creaking noises from the bolt, stop!

Note -- one bolt on the 98+ pan gets a washer. Pay attention to which one it is.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

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What he said..

to help with the torque issue (or lack of) use a 1/4" extension with socket to put them in.....snug them up by hand then use a 1/4" ratchet to tighten. I'll recommend a torque wrench for those who haven't broken enough bolts yet to know what is too tight LOL

[The CyberPoet]

What he said..

to help with the torque issue (or lack of) use a 1/4" extension with socket to put them in.....snug them up by hand then use a 1/4" ratchet to tighten. I'll recommend a torque wrench for those who haven't broken enough bolts yet to know what is too tight LOL

It's less force on a 1/4" ratchet than I can muster on a single finger, and I'm not a gorilla by any means... I highly recommend using a beam-style torque wrench for this particular job (as verses to clicker type or ramping-bearings type).

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

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[md86]

If you already have a +98 pan on your engine, got with the 98+ bolts.

They will be normal hex head bolts. Pre 98 are allen bolts.

Really ? Mine were 8mm hex heads .....
And the torque is about 8ft/lbs .

[ctandc]

Really ? Mine were 8mm hex heads .....
And the torque is about 8ft/lbs .

I guess they had been replaced?

When I pulled the original pan of my 91 600 engine, they were allen heads. When I installed the 98+ pan I ordered new bolts and they were hex head...maybe yours were replaced?

[md86]

Dunno . I didn't replace them . Can someone confirm ? Pre oil pan bolts . 600/750 . Hex or allen ?

[arsenic]

allen

[md86]

I don't believe you . The replacement I got from ronayers a couple years ago were hex , too .