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Originally Posted by b.u.ti-ful  Probably the best tip for someone just starting to work on cars is to not over torque nuts and bolts.
Aluminum threads strip easily - 6mm bolts snap off.
Invest in a torque wrench and get the feel of the difference between 10 ft lbs and 25 ft lbs.
And always look up the torque spec in the manual when you are putting something back together or ask the forum for a consensus of opinion.
Getting old rusted bolts out might require a torch or penetrating oil overnight. |
Thanks for the tip, by 10 ft lbs and 25 ft lbs, do you mean the tightness of the bolt?