Feb 17, 2004 #1 1 1320n10 New Member Joined May 28, 2001 Messages 286 What are the torque spect for the shim gasket with arp studs.
Feb 17, 2004 #2 N Nick Micale Tech Advisor Staff member Joined May 26, 2001 Messages 9,208 Walt, I take them to 80 ft-lbs. Have always re-torqued them, usually more than once.
Feb 19, 2004 #3 captrob Slow GN Fizz! Joined May 30, 2001 Messages 281 Hey Nick... on the re-torque, do you loosen the nuts then retorque, or just retorque? (assuming studs) Thanks, Rob
Hey Nick... on the re-torque, do you loosen the nuts then retorque, or just retorque? (assuming studs) Thanks, Rob
Feb 20, 2004 #4 N Nick Micale Tech Advisor Staff member Joined May 26, 2001 Messages 9,208 Studs or bolts, I loosen about 1/8 turn then tighten to spec.