TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees??
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TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees??
Is this as easy as it sounds? I am assuming torque a bolt as per the chart then go (x) number of degrees to finish the tightening the fastener?? Maybe a slight explanation is in order for me.
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Re: TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees?? (6spd89)
I beleive that method is based on bolt stretch. It is superior in theory but not so easy to execute.
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Re: TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees?? (need-for-speed)
Yes, based in the bolt stretch theory.
Try posting in a the C5 tech section, you will get more feedback. No C6s are out yet, so this the wrong section.
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Try posting in a the C5 tech section, you will get more feedback. No C6s are out yet, so this the wrong section.
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Re: TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees?? (6spd89)
No ,i have a 98. Just looking thru the torque specs and had neverseen that before. Thanks for the info .
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Re: TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees?? (6spd89)
You typically do an initial torque value with a torque wrench. Then you torque to the degrees in the shop manual with a torque angle meter. The crank balancer bolt is a good example.
[Modified by BHP, 10:18 PM 4/10/2004]
[Modified by BHP, 10:18 PM 4/10/2004]
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Re: TORQUE TO YIELD-ft.lbs then degrees?? (BHP)
You typically do an initial torque value with a torque wrench. Then you torque to the degrees in the shop manual with a torque angle meter. The crank balancer bolt is a good example.
[Modified by BHP, 10:18 PM 4/10/2004]
[Modified by BHP, 10:18 PM 4/10/2004]
Or headbolts, or maincaps. It's a little bit of a PITA.
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