Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
front mount mate to transaxle torque values
Forum Index -> Vanagon Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
charleslabri
Samba Member


Joined: December 08, 2019
Posts: 615
Location: Nashville/Yosemite
charleslabri is offline 
PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2020 2:20 pm    Post subject: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
I am looking at my bentley, but that section seems to be missing.

On my 091 aircooled trans, the front plate that attaches to the front body mount has 3 headless bolts with three nuts (i assume this is some sort of adjustment mechanism).

Not sure what the installation/torque values are on those three bolts.
_________________
-------------------------------------------------
An example of my labor in action:
https://www.instagram.com/wileythewesty/

My Build Thread:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=730525&highlight=
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Instagram Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Wildthings
Samba Member


Joined: March 13, 2005
Posts: 50352

Wildthings is offline 
PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:45 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
Most people just tighten them to what feels good to them as the torque in this kind of application is not particularly critical. You could assume the studs are 10.9 grade and then look the size and grade up in a metric fastener torque chart and use whatever value they give.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
dobryan
Samba Member


Joined: March 24, 2006
Posts: 16505
Location: Brookeville, MD
dobryan is offline 
PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:51 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
I use the german value of gutentite. It is an acquired calibration from decades of experience and based on the diameter of the receiving fixture.
_________________
Dave O
'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson

MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646

Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371

The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
charleslabri
Samba Member


Joined: December 08, 2019
Posts: 615
Location: Nashville/Yosemite
charleslabri is offline 
PostPosted: Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:55 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
Haha
_________________
-------------------------------------------------
An example of my labor in action:
https://www.instagram.com/wileythewesty/

My Build Thread:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=730525&highlight=
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Instagram Gallery Classifieds Feedback
djkeev
Samba Moderator


Joined: September 30, 2007
Posts: 32625
Location: Reading Pennsylvania
djkeev is offline 
PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:31 am    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
dobryan wrote:
I use the german value of gutentite. It is an acquired calibration from decades of experience and based on the diameter of the receiving fixture.


Just don't tighten like my tire shop recently did to the F150 front wheel nuts!

There are six studs....... two snapped off on the way home.

The other four snapped off at home as I removed them to fix the broken studs!

I don't know exactly how tight they were but OMG! I was jumping on a five foot cheater bar before they snapped!

I called, they apologized and offered to fix it free, but no, enough damage was done...... please don't touch them again!

There can be way too much Gutentite!

Dave
_________________
Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos

Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
dobryan
Samba Member


Joined: March 24, 2006
Posts: 16505
Location: Brookeville, MD
dobryan is offline 
PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:34 am    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
Sounds like they used the toogutentite value.
_________________
Dave O
'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson

MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646

Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371

The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
markswagen
Samba Member


Joined: January 28, 2018
Posts: 1039
Location: san diego
markswagen is offline 
PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:35 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
i believe 30ftlbs, or there about's is recommended on an M10 stud or bolt.
_________________
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.

619 201 0310
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Facebook Gallery Classifieds Feedback
djkeev
Samba Moderator


Joined: September 30, 2007
Posts: 32625
Location: Reading Pennsylvania
djkeev is offline 
PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:44 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
Helpful chart......

https://crafter.fastenal.com/static-assets/pdfs/Torque-Tension_Chart_for_Metric_Fasteners.pdf

Dave
_________________
Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos

Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
charleslabri
Samba Member


Joined: December 08, 2019
Posts: 615
Location: Nashville/Yosemite
charleslabri is offline 
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:43 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
^^ nice
_________________
-------------------------------------------------
An example of my labor in action:
https://www.instagram.com/wileythewesty/

My Build Thread:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=730525&highlight=
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Instagram Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Vanagon Nut
Samba Member


Joined: February 08, 2008
Posts: 10379
Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
Vanagon Nut is offline 
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:59 pm    Post subject: Re: front mount mate to transaxle torque values Reply with quote
FWIW, i too wondered of this torque value.

As have many other folks, I did those nuts by feel with a combo wrench. No issues after thousands of miles.

It might be too late to suggest and may not be a factor but as a guess, cleaning those mating surfaces might help ensure a good ground path from drivetrain to strap to frame.

Neil.
_________________
1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA

1988 West DIY 50º ABA

VE7TBN
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Vanagon All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.