Handiest torque wrench for 914 Type 4? |
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Handiest torque wrench for 914 Type 4? |
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Dec 18 2017, 04:12 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I want to remove and replace my Dellortos and the instructions are to torque to [EDITED] 13 inch-lbs. Most of you know what that feels like intuitively, but I'm a newbie and don't want to screw up my new toy.
I don't yet own a torque wrench -- don't think I've even used one before. I'm wondering which one I should buy for this and future 914 stuff. E.g. my valve covers are converted to bolt on. |
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Dec 18 2017, 05:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,279 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
The carb studs are M8 size & typical torque values form the shop manual are 14.5 Ft-lbs
For the carb mounting, you should be able to calibrate your arm close enough for these nuts. If you're separating a case and building a short block or torquing heads on, yes a proper torque wrench is required. |
98101 |
Dec 18 2017, 08:27 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The carb studs are M8 size & typical torque values form the shop manual are 14.5 Ft-lbs For the carb mounting, you should be able to calibrate your arm close enough for these nuts. If you're separating a case and building a short block or torquing heads on, yes a proper torque wrench is required. My car came with these thick base gaskets that (according to this website) should be at 10-15 inch-lbs. http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Dellorto-DRLA...stle-gasket.htm So I'm confused, and the previous owner also seems to have been confused. Here's how it looks as I got it from him: Assuming the website is correct, any particular torque wrench you'd recommend for readjustment? |
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