Check your lug nuts
04-27-2006, 08:35 AM
#41
Melting Slicks
Also, don't forget to make sure they are not on too tight.
My C6 came with those stupid wheel locks. When I went to remove them, one broke. I had to use a torch to remove it. Had I been stuck on the side of the road I'd be awfully pissed since I couldn't get the tire off. The dealer did replace the stud for me after I torched it off.
My C6 came with those stupid wheel locks. When I went to remove them, one broke. I had to use a torch to remove it. Had I been stuck on the side of the road I'd be awfully pissed since I couldn't get the tire off. The dealer did replace the stud for me after I torched it off.
04-27-2006, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LS WON
so to tighten all 4 wheels all is needed are 2 parts?
A $48.00 1/2 Torque wrench from Sears and a 1/2 socket like the one above that doesn't scratch your lugnuts for $29 Actually wouldn't Sears have their own version of this 1/2 socket with rubber insert so you don't have to pay shipping charges and get everything at one place one time.
A $48.00 1/2 Torque wrench from Sears and a 1/2 socket like the one above that doesn't scratch your lugnuts for $29 Actually wouldn't Sears have their own version of this 1/2 socket with rubber insert so you don't have to pay shipping charges and get everything at one place one time.
04-27-2006, 11:24 AM
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For what is is worth.... The old indicator beam type torque wrenches are fairly accurate, cheap and don't need to be recalibrated it you drop it. Actually if you don't check the calibration on the breakaway (click) type they may not be as accurate as you think. I know they are easier to use and I wouldn't discourage someone from getting one. Just some info I wanted to pass on.
04-27-2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CYA-Vett
Also, don't forget to make sure they are not on too tight.
My C6 came with those stupid wheel locks. When I went to remove them, one broke. I had to use a torch to remove it. Had I been stuck on the side of the road I'd be awfully pissed since I couldn't get the tire off. The dealer did replace the stud for me after I torched it off.
My C6 came with those stupid wheel locks. When I went to remove them, one broke. I had to use a torch to remove it. Had I been stuck on the side of the road I'd be awfully pissed since I couldn't get the tire off. The dealer did replace the stud for me after I torched it off.
Last edited by Larry B.; 04-27-2006 at 05:11 PM.
04-27-2006, 11:38 AM
#45
Drifting
Originally Posted by glennhl
Checked mine and they were all tight (car is 3 weeks old). Checked my wife's 2005 Honda Accord that has never had it's wheels off and some were a little loose.
Thanks for the advice,
Glenn
Thanks for the advice,
Glenn
04-27-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by humvet
This 1/2 inch Craftsmen Torque wrench will do the job up to 150lbs - and it is on sale for only $48!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944595000
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944595000
I just bought one to replace my early 70's vintage Craftsman beam torque wrench.
04-27-2006, 09:52 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by Larry B.
For what is is worth.... The old indicator beam type torque wrenches are fairly accurate, cheap and don't need to be recalibrated it you drop it. Actually if you don't check the calibration on the breakaway (click) type they may not be as accurate as you think. I know they are easier to use and I wouldn't discourage someone from getting one. Just some info I wanted to pass on.
04-27-2006, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by wanta06
Yes 2 parts. One part is the socket. The other part is the wrench. Sockets can be bought as a set for a range of bolt sizes or individually for a single size bolt. And in this case, a special socket with the inside lined to keep from scratching the bolt (lugnut). The sockets have a square hole opposite the end that goes on the lugnut that the socket wrench goes in to turn the socket. This square hole is going to be 3/8", or 1/2". That will determine the drive size of the wrench required so the socket will fit on the wrench. The torque wrench will replace a typical socket wrench when you need to be able to control just how tightly the bolt or nut is tightened down. But just like a regular socket wrench, the torque wrench has to have the same size drive on it to match the socket you're using so the socket will fit on the wrench.
In this case it will be a special socket only with insert to protect lugnuts. I know better deal to buy sockets in sets but I want the rubber for protection.
04-27-2006, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by easyrider13
Thanks for the info.
I just bought one to replace my early 70's vintage Craftsman beam torque wrench.
I just bought one to replace my early 70's vintage Craftsman beam torque wrench.
I inherited a really old tap & die set from my grandfather and would not part with them for anything.
04-28-2006, 12:40 PM
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THANKS, psykod!- Mine were loose too!
And was I suprised! New C-6 Vert with 300 miles, yesterday. All but 3 or 4 moved some to get to 100'#, some almost a quarter turn! Average of the loose ones was probably a sixteenth to an eighth turn to bring them to spec. This is my 11th Vette and this is the first time I've ever checked any of them that were loose. I thought yours was probably a very isolated case, a freak occurrence, almost did not check mine. But I thought, what the hey, how long does it take to check, am sure glad I did! Don't you just hate it when one of your nuts falls off!
But , seriously, Dude, THANKS!
And please, anyone else out there with a new C-6, check yours, too!
Eddie
04-29-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by humvet
This 1/2 inch Craftsmen Torque wrench will do the job up to 150lbs - and it is on sale for only $48!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944595000
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944595000
I re-torqued to 95 lbs.