One of the reasons I don't use torque specs for anything except head bolts and rods and mains. All else is by hand according to bolt size and common sense. I also don't strip, twist, or break fasteners.
Same here. I use the grunt system. That bolt should be 2.5 grunts past snug.
I think most people's problem with these leaking is the surfaces were not cleaned properly. All it takes is a small piece of old gasket to cause a leak. I have never had one leak using the standard gaskets. I use a skim of indian head shellac on them.
