Porsche lug nut lock key failure.

[Bala]

Originally Posted by Heiko

Thats a big breaker bar for taking off those lugnuts, there is no way that the lugs should be that tight to break the locknut key... WOW... Somebody obviously over did it using that key once before and it was beginning to split.....
130NM or 95.8 ft/lbs is the torque spec although i generally torque mine between 86-88.... never an issue so far with the key.

Actually I use a longer one. I only torque mine to 90lbs. With the long bar it is easy to remove. I hate using impact gun to remove. A few slips is all it takes to mess them up.

[Heiko]

Originally Posted by Bala

Actually I use a longer one. I only torque mine to 90lbs. With the long bar it is easy to remove. I hate using impact gun to remove. A few slips is all it takes to mess them up.

Thats ok... I was hoping he didnt actually need one that big to take them off due to them being too tight... most guys i know that use breaker bars that big, forget that the longer the bar is the easier it is to overtighten the bolts - ah just another 1/4 turn and it'll be ok - SNAP...

It's sort of like getting your oil changed at the quick-lube... Yup, those oil pan bolts do have a torque spec... LOL