TheSamba.com :: View topic - Diagonal Arm torque wrench setting question

Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:16 am

Does anyone know what the torques setting is for the IRS diagonal arms on a type 1?

TC

Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:11 am

Which bolt?
The spring plate bolts?
The pivot bolt?
The shock bolt?
The backing plate bolts?

Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:41 am

Sorry, should have been specific, the pivot bolt.

TC

Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:27 am

87 ft pounds, is what my book shows

Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:31 am

Thanks Hank.

TC

Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:07 am

topconker wrote: Thanks Hank.

TC No prob! knowing witch bolt you were talking about helped A lot :wink:

Wed May 09, 2012 11:25 pm

What are the torque for the spring plate to its bolts and shocks if you wouldn't mind telling me please.

Thu May 10, 2012 12:14 am

Double69project wrote: What are the torque for the spring plate to its bolts and shocks if you wouldn't mind telling me please.

some one really needs to start reprinting The "Without Guesswork" books... this little book comes in handy!!

Ill start with the easy one.. Shock is 43 fp

diagonal arm to rear wheel bearing housing94 fp

Thu May 10, 2012 3:49 pm

thank you vw_hank

Thu May 10, 2012 3:57 pm

vw_hank wrote: Double69project wrote: What are the torque for the spring plate to its bolts and shocks if you wouldn't mind telling me please.

some one really needs to start reprinting The "Without Guesswork" books... this little book comes in handy!!

Ill start with the easy one.. Shock is 43 fp

diagonal arm to rear wheel bearing housing94 fp

Well, the Bentley is still in print, it's got all the numbers in it......

http://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetle-Karmann-Official-Service/dp/0837604168

Dave

Thu May 10, 2012 4:03 pm

vw_hank wrote: some one really needs to start reprinting The "Without Guesswork" books... this little book comes in handy!!

There are some scans on the site:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/1969withoutguesswork.php

I will try to scan and post a newer edition when I get some time.

Thu May 10, 2012 4:18 pm

If you don't have the manual or a search function such as google you just tighten them till they break then back them off a half a turn.

Without guesswork
http://www.oacdp.org/wog69.html
I know there are more out there

topconker check your PM

Thu May 10, 2012 5:03 pm

Make sure you peen(is that what it's called?) the metal around this bolt. Or use red Loctite on it. Or drill a hole in it with a pin of some sort. I put new bushings on it, greased and everything, and the bushings still would grab it and loosen it, pushing out the peens, no matter how tight I had it.

Thu May 10, 2012 6:43 pm

dan macmillan wrote: If you don't have the manual or a search function such as google you just tighten them till they break then back them off a half a turn.

Without guesswork
http://www.oacdp.org/wog69.html
I know there are more out there

topconker check your PM
Thanks for posting that link..... I know there are guys selling the books, I got mine at A VW swap meet,, And love it :D it along with the Bentley make one hell of A pear!!

Fri May 11, 2012 6:39 am

vw_hank wrote: dan macmillan wrote: If you don't have the manual or a search function such as google you just tighten them till they break then back them off a half a turn.

Without guesswork
http://www.oacdp.org/wog69.html
I know there are more out there

topconker check your PM
Thanks for posting that link..... I know there are guys selling the books, I got mine at A VW swap meet,, And love it :D it along with the Bentley make one hell of A pear!!

The second post on this thread has a list of torque values arranged by category. Depending on the job, it's sometimes handy to have a general list. Print it or copy it and keep it with your tools or manuals:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=473692&highlight=torque+specs

Fri May 11, 2012 10:50 am

I just kick this shit out of the 17mm allen wrench until it ruptures a disc in my back :wink:

Vinnems, I like your Idea. Drill, tap, and put a set screw. I may do that.

Fri May 11, 2012 1:29 pm

I also have WOG 71-73. Email me if you want it.

Sat May 12, 2012 11:46 pm

Thanks Jase, but I can't take credit for that idea. Saw someone else to it on here. It's better than peening it, as the bolt head is so huge that there's plety of room to drill a hole and put something through it to keep it in place.

Sun May 13, 2012 12:40 am

Vinnems wrote: Thanks Jase, but I can't take credit for that idea. Saw someone else to it on here. It's better than peening it, as the bolt head is so huge that there's plety of room to drill a hole and put something through it to keep it in place. safety wire..... carter pin.... :?

Sun May 13, 2012 7:54 am

vw_hank wrote: Vinnems wrote: Thanks Jase, but I can't take credit for that idea. Saw someone else to it on here. It's better than peening it, as the bolt head is so huge that there's plety of room to drill a hole and put something through it to keep it in place. safety wire..... carter pin.... :?

Please explain in further detail how that would work.