stuart_g
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 09:27 PM |
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clutch cover/pressure plate torque setting
Can anyone tell me what the torque wrench setteing is for the above on a 2.0l Zetec?
I have the manuals on PDF but seem to be missing this section. Can't remember where I got them from so if anyone can point me in the right
directoion that would be good.
Cheers
Stu.
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ashg
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 10:27 PM |
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just do them up until they are tight at a guess i would say around 60-70nm as its the dowel that does the work.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 10:29 PM |
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I would go careful, I have just done a Fiat punto and sheared one off at 15ftlbs!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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paulf
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 10:33 PM |
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The dowel actually only locates it in the correct position , the friction between the cover and flywheel faces drive it.
Having said this I never use a torque wrench on clutch covers I just do them up till they feel tight.
Paul.
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Originally posted by ashg
just do them up until they are tight at a guess i would say around 60-70nm as its the dowel that does the work.
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ashg
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 10:56 PM |
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i have never done them with a torque wrench either was just trying to put a number on it tbh.
i usually just use a 3/8 ratchet and to them up until they are tight but not going to sheer off.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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britishtrident
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 11:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
just do them up until they are tight at a guess i would say around 60-70nm as its the dowel that does the work.
No way to tight no 8mm dia bolt will take that torque.
A short M8 bolt requires at most 20 ft/lb ---- about 28 newton meters.
No real need to use a torque wrench just a firm pull on a standard length 13mm spanner.
It is however essential to do them up in stages and use a diagonal tightening pattern so as to pull the clutch pressure plate down squarely on to the
flywheel.
Then go round each one again to check for tightness.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 27/12/09 at 11:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I would go careful, I have just done a Fiat punto and sheared one off at 15ftlbs!
Fiat &^$* !
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I would go careful, I have just done a Fiat punto and sheared one off at 15ftlbs!
Fiat &^$* !
Don't you mean "case hardened spaghetti"?. I have only ever used a spanner/socket to tighten clutch bolts and I've done a few
in 42 years in the motor trade
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