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10 and 7.5 ft.lbs doesn't feel like much torque

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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Default 10 and 7.5 ft.lbs doesn't feel like much torque

I just torqued down the new secondary tensioners and cam bearing caps and it just didn't feel like it was tight enough.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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But that's the factory specs on many Jag bolts.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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^^

No it doesn't for those who are used to wrenching older cars.

But, if you consider the diameter of the fasteners ...
 
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