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Heatmaker Nov 16, 2003 05:49 PM

Did I do this right?
 
Finally got the TES system installed...Asome
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But, I was installing the SPEC... The Haynes manual says to torqe the Pressure plate bolts to 15foor lbs then turn 30 degrees ...I did this, but when I went to double check the torque specks the ratchet wouldn't click. So I turned it somore then it clicked at 15lbs then I twistd it 30 degress agaon..did I do something wrong? Shouldn't it of had held the torque specs the first time?
:confused:

kevmor99 Nov 16, 2003 06:44 PM

If it didn't click it sounds like you didn't put enough force on the ratchet...but only 15 ft. lbs you should've had that easy..

gb95zconv Nov 16, 2003 08:16 PM

Put some loctite on those bolts as well.

WheelmanZ28 Nov 16, 2003 08:27 PM


Originally posted by gb95zconv
Put some loctite on those bolts as well.
I wouldn't really recommend that.

Just make sure u get the torque spec RIGHT one way or another.

If they are over tightened, they'll actually come loose faster. Make sure u check and make sure they are tight once a week or so. I forgot about them for a month, and when i did check, one bolt was so loose i was able to just grab it and pull it out.

JordonMusser Nov 16, 2003 08:47 PM

LOL, wheelman, I think you two are mixing up the PP bolts and the headers.

on the PP, I go 30ftlbs or so. no loctite, never had one back out.

If you went 15, +30.. and then you checked again and it was below 15, you either messed up or the bolt is toast(abotu to break).

Header bolts, check them after about a week or so, then maybe once every other month. if dont properly, they wont back out after the first retightening.


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