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bnam
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 Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:43 pm Post subject: Engine case - quick question |
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While I have the engine out waiting for the Timesert kit to arrive, I thought of checking the torque on the case nuts. But, the torque reading will not be accurate unless the nut/stud threads are clean and lightly lubed (right?).
So, could I remove one nut at a time clean threads and retorque? Would that cause any issues with the case sealing? Not critical, but just something to do on a rainy cool morning here.
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Cusser
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Engine case - quick question |
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I think you'd need the case together, cylinders and cylinder heads installed, and to torque ALL 16 NUTS in the correct sequence.
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bnam
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Engine case - quick question |
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| Thx Cusser. Will just clean up all the tins this morning. |
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: Engine case - quick question |
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Check your head studs torque too. Some studs are 8mm and others are 10mm studs. Find the torque spec in the Bentley for whichever studs your engine has. 
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