How to torque up those hard to get bolts??

[Paul R]

Hi,

How are you supposed to torque up the hard to get bolts/nuts on a 3sGTE. For instance, the 4 nuts that go on the studs for the turbo to manifold? I can torque two of them up, but the other two are in-accessible with a torque wrench? How do you guys do it? Is there a special 'torque spanner' or something?

Cheers,

Paul.

[Merlin]

I hate to say it, but i just do em up dam fin tight when i do mine, not the most technical way i know lol

regards
Rob

[Paul R]

Hi,


Thanks.......look like no one else has any more ideas! So thats what I'll have to go with!

Paul.

[Fonzy]

With and angle grinder cut in 2 mm deep hole on each flat side of the head, then use a screw driver and hammer to tap it round tight!

[Paul R]

With and angle grinder cut in 2 mm deep hole on each flat side of the head, then use a screw driver and hammer to tap it round tight!

cool, I'll give that a go :D



I think I'll stick to using spanners myself

Paul.

[Fonzy]

i love my angle grinder

[stevecordiner]

i love my angle grinder

Lol .... makes wiring up an EMS tricky though

[Fonzy]

na if it all get too much i just cut another hole in the boot to let some anger out! the boot looks like one of those war zone mercedes from the movies, full holes i tell ya!

[Fonzy]

so is someone gonna sell me a driveshaft bolt or do i have to cut one from the subfrme of my car using my angle grinder!

[Paul R]

na if it all get too much i just cut another hole in the boot to let some anger out! the boot looks like one of those war zone mercedes from the movies, full holes i tell ya!

Poor tubby!! I'm gonna report you to the RSPCT!!! (Royal Society of Provention of Cruelty to Tubby's)

:D

Paul.

[JJ]

Extension bar people !! Some bolts that you can't get into in a 4" range, but 8" range you can ! I've had no issues applying torque to any of the major bolts.

[Paul R]

Extension bar people !! Some bolts that you can't get into in a 4" range, but 8" range you can ! I've had no issues applying torque to any of the major bolts.

but two of the manifold/turbo bolts are covered by the manifold.....it's impossible no matter how long your extension is!

Paul.

[Fonzy]

right then out comes the angle grinder!

[JJ]

but two of the manifold/turbo bolts are covered by the manifold

Which two ??

All are accessible ... even with the turbo in place ! ??

[Paul R]

but two of the manifold/turbo bolts are covered by the manifold

Which two ??

All are accessible ... even with the turbo in place ! ??

These ones:



There isnt enough room to get a socket in there, let alone a torque wrench!!!

Paul.

[JJ]

Blimey !! now you show me !! Good luck !!

I usually assemble the turbo on the floor first with the manifold, then lift the entire turbo / exhaust manifold assembly in place.

Those two just need to go on with a spanner and knock it clockwise with a weighty hammer till it wont budge any more.

These need to be tight as they're prone to coming loose and also usually kills off the gasket too - meaning all the turbo has to come off to replace the gasket !

If I remember, they rectified the access to them two on the rev 3's !

Get that timing cover painted black too !! Its neither silver or black and doesn't belong in the engine bay !! Consider the plastic wiring loom over the cams too !!

Also, if your looking for the right silver paint to bling up the engine bay a little, go for some aluminium paint... thats what I usually use

[Paul R]

Blimey !! now you show me !! Good luck !!

I usually assemble the turbo on the floor first with the manifold, then lift the entire turbo / exhaust manifold assembly in place.

Those two just need to go on with a spanner and knock it clockwise with a weighty hammer till it wont budge any more.

These need to be tight as they're prone to coming loose and also usually kills off the gasket too - meaning all the turbo has to come off to replace the gasket !

If I remember, they rectified the access to them two on the rev 3's !

Get that timing cover painted black too !! Its neither silver or black and doesn't belong in the engine bay !! Consider the plastic wiring loom over the cams too !!

Also, if your looking for the right silver paint to bling up the engine bay a little, go for some aluminium paint... thats what I usually use

Hi,

Dont worry, that picture was taken before I stripped the engine! The turbo, manifold and downpipe is in my living room as we speak!!

do you really think I'd put the engine back in the car all oily and dirty like that!!???



Paul.

[JJ]

The turbo, manifold and downpipe is in my living room as we speak!!

Whhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaattt !!!

You not smell that whif of oil in the morning and general engine smell when you come into the living room in the morning... or are you immune to it already !!

[Fonzy]

He clearly isnt married!

[JJ]

He clearly isnt married!

Could be a man of the cloth !