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raccoon
04-28-2007, 03:30 PM
im installing my crank into my 89 2.5L T1 and looking at my haynes manual for the proper torque specs but it says 30 plus 1/4 turn.

wtf 30 Plus?


so i set my torque wench to 30flbs and trun it 1/4 turn?
dds78910
04-28-2007, 04:17 PM
Yep, if you are using the factory bolts.
turbovanmanČ
04-28-2007, 05:21 PM
Don't use your torque wrench to do the 1/4 turn, you'll ruin it. Use a breaker bar or ratchet.
raccoon
04-28-2007, 05:52 PM
and the caps are in! thanks, i just needed validation, I just dont trust the haynes manual all that much.
roachjuice
06-19-2010, 04:04 PM
ok im having trouble. i put it at 30ft lbs and took a ratchet and went to turn the bolts the 1/4 and it will go about an 1/8th of a turn. wtf? the last thing i need right now is a main bolt snapping off in the block. :(
turbovanmanČ
06-19-2010, 04:49 PM
ok im having trouble. i put it at 30ft lbs and took a ratchet and went to turn the bolts the 1/4 and it will go about an 1/8th of a turn. wtf? the last thing i need right now is a main bolt snapping off in the block. :(

Did you lube up the threads and under the bolt head?

Are you sure your not a little girl or have spaghetti arms? :o :p
roachjuice
06-19-2010, 05:35 PM
Did you lube up the threads and under the bolt head?

Are you sure your not a little girl or have spaghetti arms? :o :p

no. am i supposed to? and maybe. :thumb:
turbovanmanČ
06-19-2010, 05:39 PM
no. am i supposed to? and maybe. :thumb:

Yes, you have to put oil on the thread and under the head otherwise your not getting an accurate reading and it will bind.
roachjuice
06-19-2010, 06:07 PM
Yes, you have to put oil on the thread and under the head otherwise your not getting an accurate reading and it will bind.

mmmmkay. ill take it out and try again.
roachjuice
06-19-2010, 09:44 PM
Yes, you have to put oil on the thread and under the head otherwise your not getting an accurate reading and it will bind.

worked. i put a little assembly lube on them and i got it done. nailed the ---- out of my index finger on the crank but ill live. :thumb: thanks simon.
cordes
06-19-2010, 10:02 PM
If you are using just a ratchet to do the +1/4 turn, you are going to really tax yourself. That is a lot of force to be applied with such a short lever.
roachjuice
06-19-2010, 10:06 PM
If you are using just a ratchet to do the +1/4 turn, you are going to really tax yourself. That is a lot of force to be applied with such a short lever.

long handle ratchet with a cheater pipe lol. cheater pipe slipped and i busted the finger. i just didnt know if i were to be worried.
turbovanmanČ
06-19-2010, 11:29 PM
worked. i put a little assembly lube on them and i got it done. nailed the ---- out of my index finger on the crank but ill live. :thumb: thanks simon.

N problem, glad I don't have to start calling you "girly man" :p