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• Re: Problem with rear axle bolts breaking
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:16:14 -0500
  ...Further investigation disclosed several broken studs - all traced back to inadequate torque. When checked, the remaining studs didn't have the right torque. It...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:39:51 -0400
  Thanks for all of the great responses that I got to my torque wrench questions. Very helpful. Walt Spak Pittsburgh PA b20swalt@attbi.com
• Re: CONROD NUTS TORQUE
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:07:27 -0400
  ...CONROD NUTS TORQUE I looked and could not find the torques specs for the conrod nuts. This is a 2.1 L regular van...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:43:02 -0400
  At 11:30 AM 10/5/2002, Marla Stelk wrote: >So just how important is it really to use a torque wrench? Personally I...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 28 May 2015 12:45:19 -0400
  ...Way more torque than the Subie and 25-30 mpg. Torque max at > 1900-2500, depending on the tuning. Ability to crawl over anything...
• 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...
• Re: Torque Wench - calibration?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:07:40 -0800
  With all this talk about torque wrenches - what is the best way to calibrate one? What good is a torque wrench if it is...
• Re: Rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:16:42 -0700
  ...lbs Torque spec was increased over the years to 500 Nm. Procedure is to tighten to 500 Nm then turn to next slot to...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:54:28 -0700
  ...250 ft-lb torque wrench? > > > The pulley bolt on my 83 waterboxer will need to be tightened > to around > 240 ft-lb when I...
• Re: Torque value for thermo switch on WBX rad?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:51:00 -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: Life of spare tire in clamshell---Lug Wrench!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:14:23 -0800
  ...I could carry a torque wrench with me, but mine is not that heavy duty a wrench. The stock torque of 133 ft-lbs...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:23:36 -0700
  ...WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque > > The "good" type expansion tank blue cap (at least I think it's the better > type...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 18:17:57 -0500
  ...Edward > Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for >an >84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:47:53 -0800
  ...Just to prove my ignorance on this subject, how is the torque converter filled? Does it need to be filled by itself (like many...
• Torque Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Perkins
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 13:27:04 -0400
  Hi Does anyone know what the torque setting should be for alloy wheels. I understand that for steel wheels it is about 123ftlbs. Thanks...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:41:43 -0400
  ...mark each end with the opposite >torque directions. Now flip the pencil end for end. You will see that the >torque >directions are the...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:39:45 -0500
  ...As a bonus, you can carry it in your van to torque lugs. Howard Subject: torquing axle nuts > say > > without the very expensive torque...
• Synchro VC torque test
  Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 20:26:33 -0800
  ...Jacked up one front wheel, put torque wrench one lug nut, pointing directly at the axis of rotation and turned--wheel would _START_ to...
• Re: WBX head re-torque?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:09:54 -0500
  You will not stop external coolant leaks by re-torque the heads. Sometimes you can get lucky and stop or slow internal leaks by...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 14:14:39 -0600
  A wealth of knowledge here, also in A&P were to watch for movement and after reaching proper torque, we had to go through...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:39:38 -0400
  The leaking torque converter being removed from my van as we speak: Lavender. We don't know yet if its the Lavender TC's...
• Re: Towing a vanagon with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 09:44:58 -0600
  On Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at 05:35 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > It's all about torque, not horsepower, when towing > something heavy...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:55:55 EST
  ...source for a torque converter for > an > 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500 for a torque > converter and I am...
• Re: 3/4" Torque wrench option
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:18:52 -0700
  ...The nut holding that propeller on > was substantial and required considerable torque, as much as 2500 lbs/ft. A > torque multiplier was used that...
• engine ventalation theory?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:25:46 -0700
  Hello- Does anyone know where I can find a decent book that details the factors which affect torque production, and more importantly, why those...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:13:18 -0500
  ...John On Apr 28, 2017 12:32, "Sudhir Desai" <sudhir.desai@gmail.com> wrote: > 3/8" beam-style analog torque wrench is my favorite...
• Over Torqued Stretch Bolt Image
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 20:43:40 -0800
  ...Bolt on RH side accidentally over torqued using a new untested torque wrench. "Normal" used bolt on left. Image file size ~ 120 kb: http...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 May 2016 22:34:41 -0400
  ...Well over the 365 ft lbs tightening torque. Don't forget, it's 500 newton-meters torque *and then tighten to the next slot...
• Re: Installing rear seatbelt on drivers side
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 18:49:13 -0500
  All done! Although I didn't see this post until later, and I didn't see any reference to torque in the instruction sheet...
• Locking Torque Converter: Was: Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:13:30 -0600
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > Another feature used by modern cars is the > "Lock-up" Torque converter. I wonder if we could somehow add this to...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 05:18:42 -0700
  From the looks of the head of that bolt, the wear pattern on it suggest that the other bolts are loose on the torque...
• Re: Subaru Engine Stats (was: Wasserboxer corrosion problem)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:29:59 EST
  Tim, The power and torque vs. rpm info for the Subaru 2.5 litre engine I got from Subaru sales literature and Road & Track...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:49:27 -0700
  ...On 4/2/2013 4:24 PM, Dan Andrews wrote: > John, > > The Haynes manual gives Brake caliper to steering knuckle torque as 160Nm (118lbf...
• Re: Complaint Dept (engine swaps, reliability, whining)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 19:25:19 -0800
  At 20:09 3/14/98 EST, SKYSCI wrote: >John wrote: > >>So what, why it's in there is TORQUE, and >> >balance that were...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 May 2011 09:38:22 -0700
  ...The notion that you would torque a fastener |by hand runs counterintuitive to owning the wrench, in a way, |but there is some truth...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:29:01 -0400
  ...Be careful when you choose a conversion engine for the westy, think "torque" first. The high RPM will not cope for the missing torque...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 09:38:44 -0600
  someone writes: >James, >About the torque wrench, I'd go for the Craftsperson (9)44543. >It's got a 3/8ths drive biderectional ratchet...
• Re: RPM vs MPH
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:42:48 -0600
  ...the Max > > Torque rpm is about 3400 rpm. , > > the max torque for the 2,1s are 2800 rpm for all three versions. Just check...
• Re: Comments on displacement
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:02:55 -0800
  ...The real holy grail is a broad torque curve. Say >100lbs-ft from 1500 to 6500 rpm, good fuel consumption, long life,... Horspower is...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:34:17 -0400
  ...Saw a photo of an alloy wheel cracked where the lubricated fastener reached specified torque after very much more tighter than without lubricant. With...
• Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:19:25 -0500
  Just finished up installing new front wheel bearings and noted that Bentley calls for 200 ft/lbs of torque on the caliper bolts. I...
• Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:47:26 -0700
  ...1991) has an axle nut torque value of 360 ft lb with 10 slots in the crown nut. It also has warnings of only...
• Re: torque wheels?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 17:51:38 -0800
  Patrick, Can I assume that it would be appropriate for my '85 Westy's wheels also, to be torqued at 80 lbs of pressure...
• Re: G60 in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 14:33:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >There is a major issue in putting "high performance" VW watercooled engines >in Vanagons, etc....and that is the rpms and torque production. > >HP...
• Re: Torque Wench - calibration?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:02:41 -0800
  i have checked my torque wrenchs a few ways. One way is to just check it against someone elses' wrench, or send it back...
• Why Must I Use a Bar Type Torque Wrench On Cylinder Head Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:41:41 -0700
  Why must I use a Bar Type Torque Wrench on the Cylinder Head Bolts? While I have 3 click type torque wrenches I do...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 16:39:20 -0700
  You must use a beam type torque wrench with the Vanagon to apply continuous pressure at 41 ft/lbs until it stops turning. You...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 17:07:10 -0500
  I've had a variety of torque wrenches side by side doing the same job. A snap-on dial type (actually has a beam...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:29:11 -0600
  ...Never looked in the Bentley for a torque spec... Sent from my iPad On Apr 2, 2013, at 15:19, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Torque Wrench Opinions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 20:41:12 CST6CDT
  opinion asked of what torque wrench used: I use 2 Snap-On models. One is the click-type in 1/2" drive. Very nice...
• Question about torque? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Kimmons Anthony
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 16:01:16 -0500
  Anyone have the know-how about using an extension with a torque wrench? I'm finding a variety of answers on the net, anyone...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:56:49 -0500
  Yes, torque is measured in foot/pounds (ft/lb). This is simple to apply for our rear axlenut tightening procedure; One pound of weight...
• Re: [Syncro] stuck syncro = seized engine
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 19 May 2003 11:31:50 -0700
  Beware of engine builders making claims unsubstantiated by actual dyno tests! A more important number to have in hand is TORQUE and a broad...
• Re: Yer torquin me....<grin>
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 15:39:36 EST
  ...The BIG factor is engine speed..NOT because speed is part of torque, but it's how well the engine fills the cylinders and...
• What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:12:58 -0700
  Howdy, > I'm getting ready to install my 3-grooved crankshaft pulley and need to buy > either a 1/2 in drive torque wrench...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 05:26:00 -0600
  ...250 ft-lb torque wrench? > In a message dated 3/26/03 4:24:18 PM, j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET writes: > > << The formula to...
• Re: Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:32:23 -0800
  Aha! The first time I have some understanding of why to use the "needle type" torque wrench. It is either the rubber sealant's...
• Re: AT torque converter seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 23:29:55 -0500
  ...Plan on replacing the torque converter bushing and check the seal surface carefully for a groove. If so it will need to sleeved or...
• Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:47:52 -0500
  ...I'm using a torque wrench to get the 51ft lbs recommended. However, with the inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to...
• Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:30:22 -0400
  So just how important is it really to use a torque wrench? A mechanic I spoke to once said he never uses one for...