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    Hi, I'm new to these forums and I just had a quick question. I need to replace the belt tensioner assembly, but it says I need to torque the bolts to 35 foot-lbs. Do I need a special tool for this or is there any way to use a good old ratchet and if so how will I kno Ive put enough torque on the bolts.

    Thanks

  • #2
    Re: Torque Wrench?

    35ft/lbs means " snug " with like a 7" long wrench
    a torque wrench is a handy thing to have
    2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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    • #3
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      I rebuilt amost my complete engine with out using a torque wrench. Just dont over tighten anything and youll be fine. Snug is all you need.
      <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.

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      • #4
        Re: Torque Wrench?

        Yea, if you dont have a torque wrench available just make everything like John so elligantly put "snug" to "very snug". but in this case snug to the point where you have to start to give it some significant force.

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        • #5
          Re: Torque Wrench?

          Ok thanks a lot for your help!

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          • #6
            Re: Torque Wrench?

            Just buy a damn torque wrench.....fu(king red necks
            2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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            • #7
              Re: Torque Wrench?

              I sleep with my torque wrench.

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              • #8
                Re: Torque Wrench?

                Correction: thats not the only thing you sleep with at once
                2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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                • #9
                  Re: Torque Wrench?

                  Originally posted by UDLOSE98
                  I sleep with my torque wrench.
                  lol.....
                  1997 Camaro LS1 RS
                  1994 Camaro - Sold
                  1999 Trans am Vert - Sold

                  A Few Mods....

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                  • #10
                    Re: Torque Wrench?

                    HAHAHAAHA, I know i might be a red neck, but ive worked on many engines with out ever using a torque wrench. I think were most people screw up is they over tighten every thing, thinking it will come appart if they dont.
                    <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.

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