Originally Posted by
waldig
l run in a tap to each hole before replacing a bolt to be sure the threads are clear, using my fingers without the handle. Then using the handle, I run it in and out as the aluminum is not forgiving. 15 ft pounds should be ok but is your torque wrench able to be set there??? ie is it the same one that you use on head bolts?? I got an inch pound wrench as a smaller tool is needed here. Enjoy W
DY
Yeah, I have a smaller inch/lb torque wrench, set it to 180 inch/lbs = 15 ft/lbs. Did a test with the bolt itself, only seems to take about 10 ft/lbs until it starts twisting and ready to snap.
These are stock bolts, but don't seem to take 15 ft/lbs. ???? Im confused.
EDIT: Is it possible I'm looking at the wrong specs? I'm trying to tighten the 6 bolts for the bolt holes you see in this picture:
I am using stock mercedes gaskets that go in between these and the block.