big eck
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Anyone know what the exact figure is and where I could buy the tool to fit the bolts??? As far as I know its 8lbft but not to sure and will I have probs finding a torque wrench to go as low as this???
Cheers in advance peeps
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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6lb/ft. Most torque wrenches will do that no problem.
They are only 6mm cap heads I think.
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J100RSA
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or just a nip with 1/4 drive ratchett
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big eck
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Right i've just fitted the cover and what I did was hand tighten them then give the bolts a 1/4 - 1/2 turn with the ratchett, is this ok??? I fukin hope so as the gasket is £30 a go.
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big eck
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quote: Originally posted by big eck
Right i've just fitted the cover and what I did was hand tighten them then give the bolts a 1/4 - 1/2 turn with the ratchett, is this ok??? I fukin hope so as the gasket is £30 a go.
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J100RSA
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£30 For a camcover gaskett i get a full top end set for that money last 1 i bought from vaux set me bak about £10+vat
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big eck
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Tell me bout it mate, but you probably only paid trade price, SOOOOO did I fit it ok then???????
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drunkenfool
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we did mine up to 9Nm, thats what is said in my mates astra haynes thing.
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J100RSA
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yes it will be ok eck i never torque them down i just nip them with my 1/4 drive ratchett i never get any problem
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miles
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The gaskets are reusable as long as the rubber is still soft.
I paid about £12 for a pattern gasket, its annoying to fit though as it was all screwed up.
£26 I think for one at my local vaux dealers.
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