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• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:55:00 -0500
  ...John On 4/2/2013 7:17 PM, mark drillock wrote: > The torque of the large caliper bolts depends on the year. The 86...
• Re: Why remove the crankshaft pulley?
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 08:33:52 -0000
  ...The trans can handle more torque than 105 ft-lbs and thats a dynamic torque. The torque to remove the nut is called a...
• torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:19:43 -0800
  craftmans on Ebay nothing special about a torque wrench just one that will fit the space you have to work with. gary Date: Tue...
• What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:06:53 -0500
  ...What to I torque them to? The instructions in the Bentley sound like a torque-to-yield bolt, which mine are not. Thanks, Jim
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:21:00 -0400
  ...I just put cvs on and I know that with my craftsman torque wrench set to the desired torque, it will never click. You...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:31:16 -0700
  ...don't stop upon REACHING the specified torque. Hold it at the specified torque until the wrench no longer moves. Mike '85 Westy '84...
• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:21:52 -0500
  how to get 360ft-lbs torque? Bring out the bathroom scale. Stand on the bathroom scale. Attach 3.6 ft long breaker bar so...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:32:21 -0700
  ...the waiting overnight to torque 928 headbolts , could have been about letting the head gasket settle.. and not about the bolts so much. were...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:37:19 +0100
  No, to do this you don't need a torque wrench. Use the correct size spanner (about 8" for this stype of job) and...
• Re: torque wrench info and need to know
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 22:39:16 -0400
  You say torque wrenches must be calibrated but don't tell us how this is done. Can you explain for us novices? I have...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 20:32:24 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver "G.M.Bulley" wrote: > > Mechanics develop what some jokingly call "torque arm" after some months > of using a torque...
• Re: Torque value for thermo switch on WBX rad?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:38:13 -0800
  ...Is it the same as the switch on >the diesel rad? > >This torque value likely isn't a big deal, but since I went...
• Re: Head torque values...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:24:57 -0700
  Use a bar type torque wrench only due to the sealant. You need to hold a constant 37 ft lbs for a few seconds...
• Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:35:31 -0500
  ...Torque specs are torque specs, where ever you find them. John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http...
• Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 13:21:14 -0700
  Anyone know where to find a torque wrench or adapter to torque the rear axle nut. Bentley requires 369 ft lb and the largest...
• Re: Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:09:44 -0400
  ...Torquing fasteners with a torque wrench is an endeavor >fraught with inaccuracies; to add breakaway torque to the mix, only makes it >worse. Torque...
• Same torque for alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:32:19 -0400
  ...My Bentley only lists one torque for lug nuts and doesn't specify if the alloys are different. Is the recommended torque for the...
• Re: What to do about brakes
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 22:34:01 -0500
  This may seem an oddball answer to your brake pedal pulsing problem, but if you have a torque wrench try taking off your front...
• Re: head gasket resealing progress
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 18:09:45 -0500
  ...Why is a 'bar type' or 'dial indicator' torque wrench specified vs. the 'clik type' that I have for torquing the heads? Acurracy? If...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:04:31 -0400
  In practice the sealant will not completely prevent a re-torque. Using the beam or gauge wrench apply for up to the 41 ft...
• Re: Torque for rear axle nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 19:45:18 +0200
  Southard wrote: > Jay: > > Bentley, 42.4, says: > > "During repairs on vehicles prior to VIN 25ZBH119362, install new sleeves and > axle nuts and torque nuts...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:27:08 -0700
  There are electronic torque wrenches now. here's just one http://tinyurl.com/6zv99o6 or search 'electronic torque wrench.' the craftsman one above ( $ 180...
• Re: Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:55:14 -0500
  Eric Zeno wrote > > When you do, torque to specs., > and then add a 1/4 turn to the wrench. You will not have any...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 13:28:46 -0600
  ...This is because the torque at the differential end > has an opposing torque at the wheel end. When you flip them, the torque > directions...
• Re: torque wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 20:25:10 EST
  ...Remind the service writer to have whoever is doing the work to torque the wheels, nicely, and tell them what you want them torqued...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:29:58 -0500
  Don, excellent write-up on the subject of torque. However, I still maintain --- no lube unless specified. Makes sense to me, and is as...
• Re: head cap nuts- 'torque to hold'
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 14:59:34 -0800
  ...It must say in there two or three times not to use a click type torque wrench to torque the heads. I bought a...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:51:54 -0400
  ...One of my nicest experiences at the local VW dealer was watching his young Vgon "specialist" torque up the wheel nuts by hand, in...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 27 May 2011 16:57:36 -0400
  ...Put a good size nut(bigger than m8) in a vice, put an oiled bolt in the nut, and then throw your torque wrench...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:26:11 -0800
  ...torque for front wheel caliper bolts? > > > can anyone with a bentley handy tell me please what the torque numbers > are for the two bolts...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:28:25 -0400
  The things that I have been using my torque wrench on the most is Vanagon wheels. I want them tight enough so that they...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?(Immortal Topic)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:18:12 EDT
  ...These enable you to determine your hp, torque etc. >> Ignore the horsepower. Torque is measured, horsepower is calculated. Torque versus speed is the only...
• Torque question
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 02:48:09 -0500
  ...the sump retaining bolts evenly to the specified torque. " Question, what is the proper torque, I cannot find it anywhere including Bently....?????? Regards. clarence...
• Re: G60 in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 18:15:58 -0400
  Ric said: >There is a major issue in putting "high performance" VW watercooled engines >in Vanagons, etc....and that is the rpms and torque...
• Help with 1.9l Diesel Head
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:30:06 EDT
  I need the torque spec for a 1.9l Diesel engine that we are putting the head back on. It is a naturally aspirated...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:47:09 -0500
  ...BUT - I also learned to never ever trust a torque wrench. In the shop environment, everytime we had a torque job - that torque wrench...
• Re: Torque value for thermo switch on WBX rad?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:19:18 -0800
  ...On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 11:04 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Neil. > > Maybe not wrenches, but there are torque...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:13:36 -0800
  ...tim in san jose (who happens to like a good torque wench as well as anyone else) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 08:06:02 -0500
  ...Torque wrench usage > >Don, excellent write-up on the subject of torque. > >However, I still maintain --- no lube unless specified. Makes sense to >me...
• Re: torque wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:05:27 -0700
  ...torque wheels? > In a message dated 11/2/00 2:25:42 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > << Or should I instruct the guys...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:54:53 -0400
  ...Worn torque converter busing is next. I would also check for excessive crankshaft play and lastly if there is a problem in the torque...
• re torque bolts
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sun, 2 May 2004 00:02:28 -0500
  First make sure they are real torque bolts and not just any bolt you scavanged(don't make the same stupid mistake I made...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:30:42 -0700
  ...Torque wrench usage Don, excellent write-up on the subject of torque. However, I still maintain --- no lube unless specified. Makes sense to me...
• flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:20:25 -0500
  ...automatic busses and van use the same torque plate and torque converter so go figure. the newest bentley book lists 2 differant torque specs...
• Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:04:02 EST
  Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for an 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500...
• Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 07:13:07 -0700
  ...of torque, so don't overdo it." I'm assuming that some of yinz have fingers calibrated after many years of experience. Is there...
• subaru engine list, 1990-2000 models
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:34:02 -0800
  ...lbs Torque 1999 (Brighton, L models) Phase II 2.2L 4 cylinder boxer engine, Horsepower: 142 hp at 5600 rpm, 149 ft. lbs torque...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:18:03 -0500
  ...Then they go through a torque procedure that lasts for days with a dial indicator type torque wrench so large that it takes two...
• Re: Exhaust Flange Gaskets and torque
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:28:37 -0500
  I have received a couple of emails regarding the torque for the exhaust flange bolts/nuts. According the the Bentley, the M8 hardware should...
• Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken
  August 06, 1987
  To prevent the alternator bolt from becoming loose and breaking, the torque specification has been increased. The increased torque specification requires use of a...
• torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:58:18 -0800
  can anyone with a bentley handy tell me please what the torque numbers are for the two bolts that hold the brake calipers on...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:32:22 -0400
  3/8" beam-style analog torque wrench is my favorite. YMMV On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Steve Williams < steve@williamsitconsulting...
• auto trans questions
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:53:48 -0800
  ...The engine was seized so I could not remove the 3 torque converter bolts. I slid the engine and torque converter off the transmission...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:15:11 -0700
  My EVC had high torque calipers too, and I bought the earlier "analog" version of this: http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-1-2-in...
• Easy torque wrench calibration
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:49:20 -0700
  Here's a quick and easy way to calibrate a "click" torque wrench if you also have access to a simple beam torque wrench...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 09:35:58 -0600
  ...the torque wrenches i have available only go to 150. do you know > if these things are available via flaps? > > thanks, tim. > > bill > '87...
• Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:01:06 +0100
  ...Oh, peak torque happens @3200 rpm in the EV compared to 4200 rpm in the G/J/P. That helps more! > Yes, the TDI...
• Re: transaxle life
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:08:35 -0700
  Hi Volks, I have done a bit of consumer research into the 094 transaxle and it's failure modes and lifetime in higher torque...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:24:05 -0700
  ...I don't see any note there about re-torque after X miles. Why I'm considering head nut torque check, possible re-torque...
• Re: Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:04:49 -0400
  ...What do you think? Larry <<Step Three � Retorque Head Nuts Take your torque wrench and torque all 8 head nuts. (Some people say you...