D DanGil Member Joined Jan 23, 2006 Messages 875 Points 136 Jun 7, 2006 #1 Does anyone know what the correct torque setting is for doing up wheel bolts? I would'nt normally bother but i recently sheared one and as i've got a torque wrench it makes sense to use it.
Does anyone know what the correct torque setting is for doing up wheel bolts? I would'nt normally bother but i recently sheared one and as i've got a torque wrench it makes sense to use it.
thefishdude Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Oct 11, 2003 Messages 3,424 Points 612 Location buxton the land that time Jun 7, 2006 #2 on me mk2 is 86Nm or 63 lbf ft
dave ****** Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 125,246 Points 24,395 Location Essex/Suffolk border Jun 7, 2006 #3 i dont trust the book on this i do 80 lbf ft
Si Work Hard Play Hard Joined Sep 18, 2004 Messages 943 Points 153 Location Farnborough Jun 7, 2006 #4 book says 63 lbf ft, I used 70, although dave's 80 is safe
OP OP D DanGil Member Joined Jan 23, 2006 Messages 875 Points 136 Jun 8, 2006 #5 I've just tryed 63 and i was surprised how loose it was, so i've done them to 75 which to me still dose'nt feel that tight but thats probaly the reason i sheared one last time.:slayer:
I've just tryed 63 and i was surprised how loose it was, so i've done them to 75 which to me still dose'nt feel that tight but thats probaly the reason i sheared one last time.:slayer: