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Old 05-09-2016, 11:10 AM   #1
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I torqued off the bolt head on the last of 7 bolts replacing my waterpump at 7.5 ftlbs
HTF do you torque off a bolt head at 7.5?????
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I torqued off the bolt head on the last of 7 bolts replacing my waterpump at 7.5 ftlbs
HTF do you torque off a bolt head at 7.5?????
They just don't make 'em like they used to!
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HTF do you torque off a bolt head at 7.5?????
I asked the parts dude at the dealership... they're made of heat treated Silly Putty.
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