 Is it necessary to use a torque wrench? |
 Dec 31, 2006 - 3:41 AM
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I was just wandering if its really important to torque it at the right spec. If so, what torque wrench would you recommend?
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Dec 31, 2006 - 9:55 AM
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QUOTE(My2Celi @ Dec 31, 2006 - 3:41 AM) [snapback]514176[/snapback] I was just wandering if its really important to torque it at the right spec. If so, what torque wrench would you recommend? Use the proper torque specs when you work on EVERTHING you want to work properly and know that is going to not come apart simply because it was not tight enough or was too tight. Most components are designed to be held together with the proper fastener, fully driven, seated, not striped and torqued to the specifications listed in the manual. Sure there may be some situations where you would not use a torque wrench they are not limited to engine components  Consider your brakes, suspension parts, etc. Guessing here is just that, guessing. Most auto parts suppliers have torque wrenches that are affordable and easy to understand and use. My opinion is, Get one and use it. Yellow94GT  |
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My2Celi Is it necessary to use a torque wrench? Dec 31, 2006 - 3:41 AM
Dr_Tweak No, not really. The only time is use a torque wren... Dec 31, 2006 - 8:10 AM x_itchy_b_x what are you torquing down? its always a good idea... Dec 31, 2006 - 8:45 AM rad1an7 yea like tweak said.. only important things. We to... Dec 31, 2006 - 9:37 AM rad1an7 im durnk Dec 31, 2006 - 11:34 AM playr158 proper torque is always good...and should be used ... Dec 31, 2006 - 12:05 PM lagos use the torque on anything important.
a lot of t... Dec 31, 2006 - 12:32 PM My2Celi I put another tranny in my car and when puttin tog... Dec 31, 2006 - 12:41 PM forkee they have one at pep boys thats only $20 that... Dec 31, 2006 - 2:11 PM LewFX i got the 3/8 and 1/2 inch torque wrenches at harb... Dec 31, 2006 - 4:07 PM blu94gt ALWAYS use proper torque specs. I learned that fo... Jan 2, 2007 - 12:27 PM
hitcachi Come to think of it, I rarely ever use a torque wr... Jan 2, 2007 - 1:48 PM |
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