I drive my Westy to the truck mechanic.
I have him loosen the nuts.
I drive the van back home with the nuts semi tight.
I perform my required tasks and drive the van back to the truck mechanic.
He torques the nuts and I pay him.
That's the no hernia method.
Every other way can cause you internal damages.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Salicos" <Tom@SALICOS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 5:06 PM
Subject: Syncro Front CV Torque question

I'm reading on the Van-Cafe website that it takes 256 ft. lbs. to torque the
nut on the front outer CV joint.  How do most people do this?  Rent a
humongous torque wrench or guestimate with body weight and flex bar or ????

Thanks

Tom Salicos

'87 Syncro Westy EG-33