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Old 09-23-2008, 10:47 AM   #69 (permalink)
metroschultz
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I wasn't really waiting,
I didn't want to miss you if you were on the way. (I spend a lot of time away from home)
You need an inch/pound torque wrench.
Available at most auto parts stores. (I don't know if that is a tool they lend).
If you have to buy it they are very useful.
If you can't get one you can always use "German Tork Spek"
(with a deep European accent say) "Gooot-n-tite"
After 30 years in this line I seldom use a torque wrench for minor bolts.
You will also learn, if you keep up the good work, how to tell by "feel" when a bolt has reached its limit. Then you stop before you get there.
Glad you were able to source local.
Saved a whole bunch of gas.
I could have dropped it in an envelope though.
L8R,
S.
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