Replace mirrors .. but ..

[rogdeb]

Yes .... I searched 1st ... to no avail ! So :-

I've replaced both my mirrors over the years through one reason or another ... but ... never gave a thought to torque values. I'm now replacing the stockers with FZ1 mirrors and checked the service manual for more information.

My question ...... I'm finding no reference to torque values or if I should even loctite them. Should I assume there are no references, or did I miss something? Any help would be appreciated Guys.

 

[Deacon51]

Is this for real?

 

[wheatonFJR]

Yes .... I searched 1st ... to no avail ! So :-I've replaced both my mirrors over the years through one reason or another ... but ... never gave a thought to torque values. I'm now replacing the stockers with FZ1 mirrors and checked the service manual for more information.

My question ...... I'm finding no reference to torque values or if I should even loctite them. Should I assume there are no references, or did I miss something? Any help would be appreciated Guys.

Have you checked FJRTech or micapeak? They might have that info...

 

[rogdeb]

Is this for real?

I also need the torque values for the hex bolts on the bodywork .........

 

[griff]

Yes .... I searched 1st ... to no avail ! So :-My question ...... I'm finding no reference to torque values or if I should even loctite them. Should I assume there are no references, or did I miss something? Any help would be appreciated Guys.

I would loctite them. I have had them come loose. After loctite, no problem.

 

[Bungie]

This reeks of dogpile Friday bait.

Torque - snug

Loctite - Blue.

 

[72Duster340]

If the fasteners are already assembled and tight you can apply Loctite "green" 290 which will wick in along the threads and lock the nuts. Plus it is easier to disassemble when required then "blue" Loctite but works just as well.

 

[puppychow]

You should just give up on replacing those mirrors and sell me the FZ1 mirrors instead...

[SIZE=8pt]or use lock nuts or blue loctite and snug them down[/SIZE]

 

[Fred W]

Let's put it this way. You don't have a torque wrench that goes that low.

I do (from work) but I never use it.

 

[RadioHowie]

Fred,

What's the torque value on the key when unlocking the gas cap?

 

[wheatonFJR]

Fred,
What's the torque value on the key when unlocking the gas cap?

Fred,

What's the torque value for the bolt that holds down the belt sander belt used to to modify the edges of a car tire profile so it will ride like a mcy tire?

 

[wfooshee]

In a non-Friday mode: Do NOT loc-tite the bodywork bolts!!!!!! It will degrade the plastic that the spring nuts slide onto, and turn them to powder. And there's no torque spec.

In full Friday mode:

WTF is it with this obsession with torque specs!!!??!??!??!??!?!?!?!

If it ain't squeezing a gasket or a bearing, it just needs to be tight. You know when it's tight. If you break the fastener or the part being fastened, it's too tight. If you can turn it without tools it's too loose. In between is what you want.

When you put a handle on a cabinet do you need a torque spec? When you put the cable on the back of your TV do you need a torque spec?

If you really don't know when a basic fastener is tight enough, get someone else to do your work . . . . .

Just to add, I have seen a rather low torque spec. The valve covers bolt on my '95 Probe GT were spec'd at 7 inch-ounces! The gasket was a soft pliable rubber-like material, which turns to bakelite as it ages (thus the replacement.) There was a fairly complicated tightening sequence, too!

 

[Fred W]

Fred,
What's the torque value on the key when unlocking the gas cap?

Fred,

What's the torque value for the bolt that holds down the belt sander belt used to to modify the edges of a car tire profile so it will ride like a mcy tire?

Ouch. That left a mark.

 

[wfooshee]

Fred,
What's the torque value on the key when unlocking the gas cap?

Fred,

What's the torque value for the bolt that holds down the belt sander belt used to to modify the edges of a car tire profile so it will ride like a mcy tire?

You mean you want us to reduce the ride quality??!?!?!?!? :bleh:

 

[Fred W]

Definition of "Ride Quality" in straight-line, zero elevation Floriduh vs. other parts of the more civilized world (where they have actual curves in the road) may vary.

 

[Patriot]

torque procedure is very very important to get to center of too loose and too tight

just turn it till it strips and back off 1/2 turn :yahoo:

 

[FJRBluesman]

:dribble:

That's all.

 

[rogdeb]

This turned into a pretty decent thread :lol:

Thanks to all for their participation :clapping:

Is it Saturday yet?

 

[HaulinAshe]

Anybody know how to calculate the change in torque values for changes in altitude and latitude?