3 FT/lbs, or 36 inch lbs. (really it be impossble to use a foot lb scale)
source 6a-15 FSM
your just compressing the gasket a tiny bit. crushing it will distort it and cause it to leak.
__________________ http://carfix.stufftoread.com/
click me.
91'-8v,2dr,4wd,Conv. Market#E03
My server has Engine Repair proc/data. Check it out.