Torque it to specs, or just til it's tight?
That is awesome! I must use German specs, too!
07-11-2006, 08:35 AM
#7
Originally Posted by matty
Depends on what it is. Manifold bolts, flywheel bolts, clutch bolts, need to be perfect, but alot of the other bolts dont need to be to spec.
-matt
-matt
I haven't changed any of those, so, so far so good.
07-11-2006, 08:43 AM
#8
one thing not to over torq is bolts that hold banjo fittings, I snaped one ounce, (REAL EASY TO DO!) they can be a pain to replace and remove the old blot also,
other thing you got to be carful on under-torqueing (moving stuff liek the bold on ur UDP)
haveig a haynes manual and a torque wrench can save you alot of trouble to do a greta job, but on little jobs I would not bother
other thing you got to be carful on under-torqueing (moving stuff liek the bold on ur UDP)
haveig a haynes manual and a torque wrench can save you alot of trouble to do a greta job, but on little jobs I would not bother
07-11-2006, 08:51 AM
#9
It depends, in my case.
Most torque specs in the manual are simply the max allowed for that size of fastener. Suspension bolts, brackets, various mechanical stuff tends to be that way. I have done enough with a torque wrench to have a feel and so I don't use a torque wrench most of the time.
Any situation where you're crushing something (banjo bolts w/ copper crush washers, manifolds with gaskets), or tightening a flange with several bolts (clutch cover, intake manifold, exhaust manifold), then you need to observe the torques and tightening pattern closely. I always use a torque wrench for that, since incorrect tightening can cause warpage or leakage.
Dave
Most torque specs in the manual are simply the max allowed for that size of fastener. Suspension bolts, brackets, various mechanical stuff tends to be that way. I have done enough with a torque wrench to have a feel and so I don't use a torque wrench most of the time.
Any situation where you're crushing something (banjo bolts w/ copper crush washers, manifolds with gaskets), or tightening a flange with several bolts (clutch cover, intake manifold, exhaust manifold), then you need to observe the torques and tightening pattern closely. I always use a torque wrench for that, since incorrect tightening can cause warpage or leakage.
Dave
07-11-2006, 10:03 AM
#11
Originally Posted by i30ds
I try when ever I can. Some times the specs are too low for my torque wrench and some times I can't get the wrench into tight areas.
I try to use it whenever possible.
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