In a message dated 96-12-16 13:15:53 EST, you write:

>  as the
>  final torque is reached, it must be held until the nut stops turning.
 this
>  takes time.  alot of time.  typically, a specification will be given for a
>  'torque-to-hold' time of say 30 seconds.

Having not done this myself, "I don't get it".  Does the nut "untwist" as the
torsion of the stud springs back?  I've never seen a nut move "by itself"
before.

In need of enlightenment,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg