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• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:09:52 -0400
  At 07:02 PM 8/26/2009, Mike S wrote... >one can convert torque to HP with the formula RPM x Torque x 5252...
• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 21:59:12 -0500
  >Does anyone know of any way to torque axle nuts to the torque specified >without driving to a garage that has a 4-foot...
• Re: Some Comments on the Torque Wrench Discussion
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 22:29:33 -0600
  just another add on. > The debate over the merits of clicker vs beam torque wrenches moves me > to a > few comments. In my experience...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:11:50 -0700
  At 09:53 AM 10/05/2002, you wrote: >Mechanics develop what some jokingly call "torque arm" after some months >of using a torque...
• Wheel Torque
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:48:29 -0700
  ...Another thing - torque up to final torque slowly using a criss-cross pattern, don't just take the first nut and torque it all...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:30:24 -0600
  Dennis, for many applications you are probably right, but for many there are also specified torque values. If a torque value is specified, then...
• how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:24:48 -0500
  Does anyone know of any way to torque axle nuts to the torque specified without driving to a garage that has a 4-foot...
• Re: Manual Steering: How to Torque Inner Tie Rod End? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:23:29 -0400
  At 12:25 PM 4/16/2011, neil n wrote: >How does one torque the big inner "nut" to rack? I imagine most go...
• heads re-torqued
  Historical mailing list - Roch Cole
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:18:23 EST
  I have an 84 westy...someone told me that when these first came out the heads were torqued wrong (even in vw manual)...and...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:09:19 -0500
  Maybe the "Torque Wench" supplies the correct "torque wrench", kinda like the famous "Beer Wench". In that case, it's buisness not dating, and...
• Re: 1.6 TD torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 01:50:22 EDT
  ...head to exhaust manifold bolts are torqued to 18 ft lb to install the turbo charger: 1st, torque turbo charger to exhaust manifold bolts...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 17:47:02 -0800
  > You have almost EXACTLY the same torque at the flywheel at any given road > speed with either tranny.. Having the same torque at the...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:08:13 EST
  Steve, Torque at the flywheel is obviously the same. Torque at the real wheel is not. Torque at the rear wheel (or more accurately...
• Re: . Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:46:06 -0600
  ...You may freely use your Stahlwille clicker torque wrench for loosening fasteners, as the torque measuring action only occurs in one direction. Should you...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:36:11 -0500
  Hi, don't give up! you need to fill that torque converter... or, overfill the trany a bit.... raise that engine RPM, the pump...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:13:32 -0400
  > I have a small fleet of VW vehicles and I also use a 1/4 inch or 3/8 drive torque wrench all the...
• Re: . Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:12:51 -0400
  Even if you use any other clicker torque wrench to loosen a fastener, it doesn't hurt it in any way. Sent from my...
• was Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)-now torque stick vs. torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:18:15 EDT
  Ditto on the torque stick. I have found that if your air wrench is not perfectly adjusted then the torque stick may not actually...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:13:19 -0800
  Every nut and bolt on your van has a specified torque. That being said, it is EXTREMELY unrealistic to expect any mechanic to torque...
• Re: head gasket resealing progress
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 20:41:44 -0500
  > When torquing heads on a VW, the torque must be HELD for a few moments at > the specified amount. A "Click" type wrench clicks...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:09:52 -0700
  ...WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque Hi all I'm searching but don't see a clear direction on this. For checking...
• Re: Retorqing Vanagon Waterboxer Heads
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:46:03 EDT
  ...Torquing fasteners with a torque wrench is an endeavor fraught with inaccuracies; to add breakaway torque to the mix, only makes it worse. Torque...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 10:54:50 -0800
  ...Like he said, an unevenly torqued thermostat housing is no big deal. An unevenly torqued head can turn into an Expensive Problem. John Bange...
• Click-type vs beam torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 10:42:39 CST6CDT
  ...This assures a very accurate torque in high compressability situation, ie thick gaskets or a lot of material to squish. A beam torque wrench...
• torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 10 May 1995 16:30:17 CST6CDT
  ...VANAGON HEAD BOLTS, require that a specific torque be *held* until the bolt stops all movement. This assures a very accurate torque in high...
• Re: Question about torque? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 20:45:01 -0500
  ...You can get that from the torque wrench manufacture. Howard >Subject: Question about torque? (NVC) > Anyone have the know-how about using an extension...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 12:53:35 -0400
  Mechanics develop what some jokingly call "torque arm" after some months of using a torque wrench. You get a feel for what 25 lb...
• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 20:39:10 -1000
  ...how to get 360ft-lbs torque? >Does anyone know of any way to torque axle nuts to the torque specified >without driving to a...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:17:17 -0700
  The torque of the large caliper bolts depends on the year. The 86+ brake caliper uses MUCH larger bolts and has a much higher...
• torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 6 May 2001 10:08:50 -0700
  hey fellow vdubers was wondering if anyone might have time today to send me some engine assembly torque specs? Oh, pattern for head torque...
• torque wrench info and need to know
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 07:09:48 -0400
  hi all torque wrenches must be calaberated often to keep correct values. it must be perfect. if not then know its deviation. but on...
• Re: Torque value for thermo switch on WBX rad?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 14:04:52 -0500
  ...Maybe not wrenches, but there are torque screwdrivers. I recently discovered this when I started a new job servicing wide format printers and vinyl...
• Re: Tom Wilson Head Torquing
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Tue, 26 Dec 1995 11:30:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...It helps compress pushrod tubes so torque readings won't be artificially high. Final torque sequence at B is different from initial tightening pattern...
• Re: torque wheels?
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 20:01:19 -0600
  I was wondering about torque specs for the lugs/bolts myself. Bentley shows (40.7) that the front blots should be tightened to 133...
• torque converter won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:30:56 -0600
  Does anyone know if there are different torque converters for the vanagon? I'm trying to mount my new torque converter to a TIICO...
• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:06:39 -0800
  ...how to get 360ft-lbs torque? >>Does anyone know of any way to torque axle nuts to the torque specified >>without driving to a...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:33:53 -0700
  ...My engine mechanic used to take two full days to torque the heads on the 928 motor....he would (I don't have exact...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 13:40:14 -0800
  Rico, I sell rebuilt torque converters for $115/exchange ($50 core charge), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Yer torquin me....<grin>
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:34:49 EST
  In a message dated 1/17/02 5:46:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, mdlind@rica.net writes: << Having the same torque at the...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:57:18 -0400
  ...This is because the torque at the differential end has an opposing torque at the wheel end. When you flip them, the torque directions...
• Lug Nut Tightening Comments (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:45:28 -0400
  ...I also ask what torque specifications will be used. Most tire stores have specification books and many times the torque specs are also written...
• Re: Question about torque convertors.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:13:33 -0400
  ...The gears on a section of the torque converter seem to have been worn down to the point that the starter gears will not...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 11:02:28 -0500
  Dial or pointer torque wrenches are required because with VW boxer engines the capnuts will continue to move some after the wrench reaches the...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:39:48 -0500
  My one comment here, and I have 2 click type and one beam torque wrench, is simply the fact that in using any torque...
• FW: CONROD NUTS TORQUE
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:42:22 -0400
  ...CONROD NUTS TORQUE Hey Zolo, Not all the torques will be there, but check the back outside cover of the Bentley, surprise! Dave Milo...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:52:58 -0400
  you calculate the torque you exert on the nut. torque = force x lever arm torque = your weight x the length of the breaker bar...
• Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:32:38 -0400
  ...When I went to see how easy it would be to turn the torque converter for aligning it with the torque plate, the torque...
• WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:12:39 -0700
  ...For checking, re-torquing WBX head nuts (I think it's the first one): - in Bentley torque sequence, check torque of each nut, re...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:01:31 -0500
  Thanks for the input, Volks! My final solution - managed to get 150 ft/lbs with a torque wrench. Then I managed to get a...
• Re: What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:37:28 -0700
  ...Even with a calibrated impact wrench, which this one isn't, you use a torque wrench. Jim Everything should be made as simple as...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:46:40 -0500
  ...The torque is usually preset and fixed, and cannot be changed. So there is a tool for each torque setting. John On 6/9...
• wheel torque specs
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 13:42:22 -0700
  Folks, Can someone tell me what the proper torque is for wheels on a 90 Vanagon ? I had a warped rotor problem after having...
• Re: how to get 360ft-lbs torque?
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:58:53 EST
  ...This requires a recalculation since the torque is being measured along the arm and not at the bolt or nut center. A simple torque...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 20:28:15 -0500
  I personally think torque values are crucial. The specified torque applies the correct tension to hold what ever, and it should not back off...
• Re: Lug Nut Tightening Comments (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:59:20 -0500
  ...I also ask > what > torque specifications will be used. Most tire stores have > specification > books and many times the torque specs are also written...
• Torque handling ability
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 16:43:16 -0800
  How much torque can the stock 4 speed handle? I know they made ones with different gear sets, higher and lower teeth ratio. I...
• Re: Of spare tires and broken wires...
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:37:14 -0700
  Incorrect torque comes to mind. Greased, they could easily be over-torqued, possibly causing the stud to fail. (Me? I use anti-seize and...
• Re: metric hysterics (now torque)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:06:14 -0500
  Bill N wrote: > So why do we torque metric bolts to ft. lb. specs? Why not to kilo newtons? > Torque is expressed in units...
• Re: Torque wrench usage
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 13:25:27 -0600
  ...Now you ask; why should I use an accurate torque wrench?� Well lets talk about torque and its properties. You see, nuts and bolts...
• head cap nuts- 'torque to hold'
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Mon, 16 Dec 96 12:12:52 -0600
  or Torque Toehold, the infamous World Wresting Champion... but onto your nuts. as these 'head cap nuts' are torqued, greased with a slather of...