mishu 0 Posted September 5, 2006 I'm doing some minor repairs on my car and would like to know which numbers I have to follow religiously when screwing bolts in, and which I can 'feel'. For example, I want to change the gearbox oil tomorrow and noticed that the Haynes manual notes a torque setting for the gearbox drain plug. I can't believe that this setting is REALLY that important, I mean, the mechanic who last changed it probably didn't use one either. So, generally speaking, which torque settings can be estimated (as in just screw it in until it feels done), and which have to be followed to the letter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted September 5, 2006 I am a mechanic. And the only torque settings i generally actually check are anything to do with engine internals. SO head work, bottom end etc. If your rebuilding your own car, i think a lot more could be adhered too. But if i was to go and look up every torque setting, i wouldnt get much work done. Dont forget though, i use an air gun, and i can pretty much judge roughly how tight im doing things. I use special torque bars on the gun for wheel bolt torques. Ive never torqued and drain bung. Working on my own car is the same,if its something i deem important, ill torque it,otherwise ill gun it to what i see fit. And that doesnt mean everything is FT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbean 0 Posted September 5, 2006 my main torque setting is FT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RickGTIBaker Posted September 5, 2006 RKKRom hits the nail on the head. Internal work is pretty in need of correct torque. Suspension needs good figures too, just don't go mad and strip a thread or 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max0 5 Posted September 5, 2006 my main torque setting is FT Sure thats not Really FT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
