Eric is one of the few that will actually explain everything the way it should be done. Sharing knowledge is always great especially with those who are especially motivated about learning!! Thanks Eric;)
thats the torque specs for a 97 accord with a f22b. i thought that the 6th gen accord with the f23 was to be torqued to 22 ft/lb and then to 90 degrees twice and three times if they are new bolts
Another great vid Eric! I'm 39 and use ft/lbs myself. Weird thing is, I've got a mate who's a real car freak who's in his fifties and he uses NM. Go figure..?
erick your videos are very instructive thanks for taking the time to do these videos i am not a mechanic but i feel like they are very understandable i have a 93 honda a ccord that burns a lot of oil like a quart a day can you tell me what the problem may be also my brother tested the pressure on the cylinders and one of them had a low pressure do you ha ve any videos on that subject thans again
hey eric, nice job. i'm learning alot. how about taking a trip to the caribbean to help me out with my 4g63t evo engine rebuild? I'm in the process of acquiring the parts right now, I blew a piston damn lol. have you done any vids on how to repair a turbo with leaking oil seals?
@MrCarlosCruz1 - well my friend it's called a torque wrench for a reason not a de- torquing wrench the torque gauge inside this tool is designed to work one way in this case righty tighty if you bring it back at a high tension your going to really either mess it up or it's going end up with its ft pnd calibration specs all fucked up. They only ratchet back so if you run out of turning space you can reposition for the final torque.
@Hitmanz21 I understan that what you mean but I'm talking about the style where the beam actually bends and there's a pointer that stays stationary with the head of the tool. this guage on all the beams style wrenches I've seen can be read by using the tool to torque in either direction.
Eric, I'm not questioning your inteligence but I bought a beam style torque wrench the other day, I've only used it to tourque lug nuts so far. My questions is why do torque wrenches work in both rotational directions if they're only meant to go in one direction?
this is out of the topic but i had to ask, i'm re installing the same intake manifold just had to change gasket for new ones... my question is do i have to use some treat locker to the bolts of the intake manifold so they don't lose in the future? or they need anti seize?
When torque specs are listed by the bolt size which determines the size of the bolt, the thread diameter or the head size?
I decided to 'do the job right' the other day and torque everything to spec instead of just to what feels right. The bolt head took a 9/16" socket. So I was cranking it up to spec, 75 ft. lb, while thinking "this feels way too tight" and it snapped off. Should it have been spec'd by the thread size instead, which was 3/8" and only 21 ft lb?
@Patrick1776Henry Yea, fastener size is based on thread pitch and the diameter of the fastener itself NOT the head size so keep that in mind. Ex. if the bolt size is 10mm x 1.25, the diameter of the fastener is 10mm, the head size may be 14mm. This is actually an excellent question.
i was wondering, i took out my intake manifold of my gm blazer... the torque specs are 23 ft-ibs to intake manifold, throttle body tbi220 is 18 ft. lbs. can i do this with a 1/2 torque wrench or a 3/8 ? because i found a nice digital torque wrench that is 1/2 it includes ft ibs to nm to in-ibs, i need to ask because since a 1/2 wrench handle is longer than the 3/8 even if i do the same torque specs i may brake the bolts? or doesnt matter as long as i do it right an slowly ? thanks :)
@X2N18 The rule is to try and use the wrench that has the spec you looking to achieve in the MIDDLE of it's range, if it's close to one end or the other of the effective range of the wrench try to find another wrench where the spec is closer to the middle of it's operating range.
@EricTheCarGuy Hi, Eric how you doing? It's the guy of the Mitubishi Torque Specifications question; whatever I forged the internals of my engine, and now that I will going to install the cylinder head, I am using ARP studs, not factory bolts, my questions is: The ARP studs says that needs a general 60ft pounds torque, do I torque then just that way, or even that they are not factory I have to do Factory Torque Spec. that are 55ftlb 0ftlb then 15ftlb + 90degrees +90degrees again??? Thanks.
Is it true that when replacing a steel gasket your better off buying original rather aftermarket? I once replaced a steel aftermarket gasket after having the head resurfaced, once it was all torqued down and refilled the radiator I had some leaks around the new gasket. But after I let the engine run and reach normal temp it kind of sealed, after like 9 months the engine was overheating and I replaced it with an original one and didn't experience any problems.
You might be wondering why these comments come up on such old videos, but I have just recently started watching all of your videos from number 1 and actually learning a few things. On this video why do you mention not to use a Tap??? Is there harm to be done in cleaning the bolt with a die and the block bolt holes with a tap??? Great information here and your input is greatly appreciated. Also would you rather these questions be on the website or under these videos?? Thanks Eric
@robertbaxley A tap is designed to MAKE threads, you don't want to do that in this application so you use what is called a 'thread chaser' which is for CLEANING threads and won't alter the existing threads. I do what I can to try and keep up with comments but it's getting more difficult, my priority is to the website and my forum so I always go there first to answer questions if that helps you.
Eric, You mentioned cleaning out the head bolt holes from debris/oil/coolant so that nothing is trapped in there, yet you used oil to lubricate the head bolts. I was just wondering if you could explain further. Thanks
@BoilerDan8787 You don't want too much oil in the holes or oil to pool in the holes as it will create a situation that could lead to hydrostatic lock, the small amount of oil on the threads will not cause this and allow for a more accurate torque setting.
@whammymechanics hey just might add the actual shank of the extention will twist to a degree with almost any amount of torque applied it's not the slop... One other very important thing too is that some bolts need to be torqued dry meaning no oil I found out the hard way on a caterpillar d7 bolt the torque figure was 210ft-lb and I greased the nut and BANG snapped the 3/4 inch thread my mech walked over and said with the resistance on that lubed bolt you probably got it to 350ft-lb cause you ne
what kind of lubricating oil did you use[for the head bolts, and i'm assuming it'll work on more than just those? like if i wanted to re-torque my lug nuts? :D]? i almost imagined using engine oil LOL
@EricTheCarGuy oh. i just bought a kind of universal lubricating oil. but oh well, now i know. thanks! btw i just stumbled upon your vid and i enjoyed watching it. i went out to re-torque my lug nuts and spark plugs just for the fun of it afterwards, lol!
@KayC2SLO When torquing head studs, it is highly recommended to use ARP Torque Lubricant. Its absolutely proven to be the best product in the market to allow you to get closest to spec as you can. Nothing is better than ARP. Its best to not go cheap on something this important. Over-torque and Under-torque are both terrible things.
@Benzedirk2012 I've never run into that on that engine and I've only ever had to take one of those cylinder heads off once in all the time I worked on Acura's. If it's just spinning then the block may be stripped anyway, perhaps you could just cut the head off of the bolt or drill it out.
HEY! I got all the bolt off but two, the two are slipping/stripping. im using a 14 socket with a 1/2 inch drive with a cheater bar. What do i do im loosing my mind cause I am so close to success and now set up for failure. any idea?
found out about strech bolts the hard way the other day doing a re/re on Head on 6.6 chevy diesel...should a changed them but i am used to cummins and detroit engines(larger models)and we usually get away without having to....anyways long story short.SNAP!!!!!GOT TO 100FT POUNDS.WHAT A PISS OFF!i HATE AUTOMOTIVE
found out about strech bolts the hard way the other day doing a re/re on ead on 6.6 chevy diesel...should a changed them but i am used to cummins and detroit engines(larger models)and we usually get away without having to....anyways long story short.SNAP!!!!!GOT TO 100FT POUNDS.WHAT A PISS OFF!i HATE AUTOMOTIVE
@666apaulo Calm down there hoss, life's too short for that kind of stress. Take a breath and collect yourself and then get in there and kick it's ass.
Not to sould like a jackass here Eric, but the extension on the wrench does not matter, its simple physics, whatever energy is put in through the extension will come back out the same.
@WhammyMechanics I think your neglecting the torsional forces in the metal and the 'slop' at the connections that will effect the reading, granted this may be minimal but they are a factor to be considered.
@WhammyMechanics Indeed there are times where there is no way to avoid using extensions but it's commonly understood that it's best not to use them or use the shortest one possible to gain the most accurate torque readings. I'm not saying your wrong because I do things I'm not 'suppose' to all the time but it's good to know proper procedure and if I'm going to put out a video like this I want to at least present the most accurate information that I can.
one thing i am not sure if u mentioned but never pull on a torque wrench with your hand in the center always grab at the end of it. i have heard its not a big deal if your torquing things that are not precious like heads
i always used new head bolt when doing a head gasket just as insurance. head gaskets are not 5 minute jobs and i dont want to second guess myself using used bolts
@EricTheCarGuy Why not? I figured copper grease is good for distributing heat and makes it easier to loosen them again. Not that I'm going to do this kind of job anytime soon...
@graffie Lets put it this way, 'grease' copper or otherwise on the threads WILL effect the torque and the reading. Second if they don't do that at the factory (which they don't) you shouldn't do it either.
hey man i need a help on removing a cylinder head on a acura integra the engine is a b18b pllz men i need some help if u can put a video or something it would help me so much
@hondafanic0203 The videos I make are based on the cars that come into the shop so I would have to have the same car come in needing the same service to make that video for you and to be honest Integra head gaskets don't go out all that often in my experience so it may be some time before I make that video. However I JUST remembered that the engine in my video "Dissecting an Engine" IS an Integra 1.8 so you might want to check that out.
@EricTheCarGuy hey eric i have a nissan micra and when i put the ignition on the check engine light does not come on but all the other lights work and therefore the car does not start i have checked all fuses and relays everthings seems to be ok please can you have as i dont the why the check engine light does not work anymore.
ERIC.. NEED YOUR HELP BROTHER !!THIS LAST SATURDAY I REPLACE THE ENGINE HEAD ON MY 92 HONDA CIVIC..PUT EVERY THING BACK BUT NOW CAR WONT START...IT WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START..
@TheIVAN6683 It could be any one of 100 things, go back and check your work, make sure everything is plugged in correctly and that the engine is in time.
Eric, have you ever heard or seen one torque the first stage, and then actually back off the bolt and do it again again to "seat" the torqued components? When you started snugging the bolts intially and how the head moved on you, as well as how some bolts behaved one way while other behaved another way. Another thought on that is with whatever assembly lube you use, to get the lube to bind properly with the threads and bolt head. Then back 'em off then start the REAL torque procedure.
@9b8 Torque procedures vary depending on application, I have seen some like you suggest, it's really up to the engineers as they put in the time to find out what works best and then write it into their service procedures.
@EricTheCarGuy Yeah, I think I noted this from a race engine building scenario. Specifically, I think it was a Ford modular DOHC race engine, and they were getting that meticulous on the assembly. Might be a cultural thing too (engineering). And as you likely know, the factories now do synchronous torquing where they torque all the bolts down at the same time with multi-socket ratchet devices.
@EricTheCarGuy There's always one pain in the ass shit head, only one dislike to screw the 100% like statistics, hope the hater gets ONE gigantic kick in the butt with all the other likes (^.^)
@915Mustang Your right I didn't and I'm not saying that isn't a good idea but I've done it this way for years without any problems. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks Eric. That's what I was worried about but good thing I keep my receipts so I can take HF junk back. Where would recommend an average Joe get a quality torque wrench that's not going to break the bank? Also thanks on the valve cover tip. I didn't think that 7.2' lbs of torque is much more then hand tighten.
Another tool I just picked up at HFT is 2 torque wrenches. 1 to measure inch pounds & the other foot pounds. I need to tighten my valve cover bolts to 7.2lbs so I dialed the large wrench almost at its lowest setting by lining up the marks to 7 lbs. I wanted to test the wrench on a bolt that takes a much higher torque to see if it would CLICK at 7 lbs. Got no click & I broke the test bolt right off. Should I stop buying HFT tools or am I doing something wrong... Again? lol
@Michiganborn1969 For torque wrenches I would not recommend Harbor Freight tools. I've also never 'torqued' any valve cover bolts so take that as you will. Good luck.
ERIC I HAVE A92 ACCORD EX I HAVE ANTI FREES ON MY HEADS WHAT TIPE OF CLEANER I CAN USE AND IF YOU CAN TELL ME THE TORQUE SPECS ON THE BOLTS AND ALL SO WHAT THE CAR WILL DO IF I PUT A PRELUDE INJECTORS AND FUEL RAIL ON IT
Respond to this video... i got a 1996 nissan altima i replace the head gasket now i cant fine the cranshaft dowelpins position can any one help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@vdjun13sur13 - Sorry I accidentally clicked dislike instead of like below your comment, and can't seem to undo it, my apologies as I am not familiar with this feature of youtube. I share the same sentiment as yours with this video! :)
awesome vid, doing my first head gasket change on an inline4 600cc motorbike engine. I was initially gonna use copper grease on the head bolts, but think i may use engine oil now
@fastvpbt1 Honestly that depends on what's causing it, for starters make sure you are using the correct oil called for by the manufacturer. If you have noisy lifters I don't recommend using synthetic oil either as that can make it worse.
Hey Eric, I torqued my new head bolts in 3 stages on my 1996 geo tracker. I realize now that I didn't oil them and a few of them didnt go in smooth like you were talkin about. If I take them out can I still reuse them even if they've been torqued already. or did I just mess up and have to buy new bolts again?
@sjohnson4756 I would leave it be personally, if you go back and start all over again you might end up causing a problem, just do it differently next time.
hey eric me again great vid man i get shit scared doing this job with torquing up bolts worried about them snapping in the heads nasty ever happened to you???lol
@fastvpbt1 Not really no, it's the smaller fasteners with small torque specs you have to watch out for as they can be tricky but the bigger fasteners like these usually aren't the problem if treated right.
This is a GREAT video. I wish everyone would torque this way, but all too often I see tire change places use an IMPACT wrench to rattle on lug nuts. If you ask them to use a torque wrench, then they go around AFTER using the impact and of course it clicks at 80. Heck, everything is probably tightened to about 120+, so they aren't don't anything but putting on a song and dance with the torque wrench... Then they click it like 5 times in 2 seconds using a jerky motion.
@NETWizzJbirk I've used a torque stick myself and have been happy with the result but I've also made a video on torquing wheels for the very reasons you mention. Thanks for the comment.
Good vid mate, pleased that you mentioned the need for lube on threads and under the head of the bolt. Seems all to often the mention is made to clean or replace but nothing else.
@bunning63 I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I so often get comments on things that I missed or things that people disagreed on it's nice to get a comment like this one thanks very much.
@branco445 If you just worked on it and now you have a noise the best course of action is to go back and recheck your work including the timing belt tension.
@branco445 If I'm honest I don't have a 'magic bullet' for you on this one, go back and check your work and make sure everything is installed and connected correctly, also make sure you put it back in time properly.
@Eric do u think maybe it's bcuz I used the same head bolts?? I took it apart and and found water in my pistons i placed another head gasket and re torqued it but it still leaks... Anyways thanks for the videos if it wasn't for ur videos I wont even have been able to do the swap...
@flashdkr In your case you need to make sure the block and the head are OK as your problem may not be the gasket but a problem with the head or block, a machine shop should be able to help you with that.
I have a 2000 galant i install the head and torqu it without spacification, but whe i completed i crunk the car it came on for a sec and it shut off and i found out the i have water mixed with oil on top of the head when i opened the top,...what should i do to fix it
@MrMunono You may have to take it back apart as you may have installed the gasket wrong. Also you NEED to torque the head according to the service manual procedure if you want the repair to last.
Hey eric... So I did the swap d15b8 block with a d16z6 but when I went to turn on the car smoke still came out I took the exhaust off n noticed there was water coming out of all four exhaust holes so I torque the head a little more n in two the holes the water stopped the other two there a little bit of water and a lot is smoke still should I torque my head sum more or wht do u suggest I should do? P.s It's a 1995 civic n I already torqued the head to 53ft pounds.. I knw I asked a couple quest
@flashdkr Something is not right, not sure what it is but it's not right, you may need to use a different gasket but to be honest just tightening things tighter is not really the way to go in my opinion.
@LuieDiaz1 After a head gasket job you will have smoke for a while due to the contamination that gets onto the parts during assembly and disassembly, it takes a little while for it to burn off. If you suspect a head gasket issue I suggest you test for it instead of speculating, watch the Diagnosing A Cooling System Overheat video for details on that test.
. That was the only one that had water in it. FYI I did not have the cylinder head planed due to finances. I am wondering with all this info if you might think that the head is badly warped.
. I decided to get a rolled up piece of newspaper and stick it in the cylinder and it came out wet. It didn't smell like antifreeze nor did it have the color either just looked like water. I stuck another piece of newspaper in the reservoir to do a side by side comparison and they did not looked the same.
This smoke appeared about thirty seconds of running the engine at idle. The temperature gauge does not show the car overheating and the gauge is not even going toward the middle at all. So I took out the spark plugs and checked for any liquid on the spark plugs and number two had a little bit of water on it.
Thanks for the reply back. Now I have run into another problem. Just to give you an idea of what I have done to the car up to this point:
I have replaced the water pump, the head gasket, the radiator, heater hose (both of them), and the thermostat too.
I was getting a funny white smoke coming from the engine after putting it back together. It seems to come from where the exhaust pipe meets the exhaust manifold and smoke also comes from the belt area too.
now uhhhhhhhh hows about the fact that i have no torque wrench, it broke. i have a SBC, torque spec is 65ftlb, it has 18 head bolts. 65 isnt really all that much when toyota takes like 80? something like that. anyways, how horrible would it be if i just eyed it persay?
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@josiqvideos09 Sounds like they want you to seat it into position first but I'm also confused that they don't have you tighten it to 55ftlbs again, that's weird. You might want to look for a different source of information just to be sure, factory manuals are the best really.
@EricTheCarGuy thats because they want to stretch it out first. then after doing the 15 plus 90 degree they will be held in the right way. honda does the same thing with there harmonic ballancer bolts.
@EricTheCarGuy Hi, thanks for your reply and help; and yes that's the problem that info is from the 4G94 Mitsubishi Engineering and service complete manual on pdf. It has everything about the Lancer, even each bolt, torques everything. I was thinking about that and I think that after second tighten to 15+1, then plus the 90 degree and plus 90degree turn, will raise the total torque final set; but why to THIGHTEN TO 55+3 TO BE FULLY LOOSEN??? Why not to do the 15+1 90+90degree at once. ???
@josiqvideos09 Probably to gain the proper stretch on the fasteners, I'm sure there is a good reason and the procedure should be followed to the letter in my opinion.
hey eric nice vid but can I add something? When you were talking about zeroing out the TW you said bring it to zero. I feel that this could be confusing to some viewers. I know it confused alot of kids that i went to school with. A better way to put it would have been put it on its lowest setting. Because backing it off past its lowest setting is almost just as bad as leaving a reading on it. Anyways just my$0.02 great videos I love watching all of them you do an awesome job.
@DARKSCOPE001 I appreciate your input it means a lot. Thing is that I can't change the video once I post it other than an annotation and I feel that would be too much for such an explanation. I have noted your comment however and if I can incorporate it into a future video I will.
Hey i had two quick questions... in what kind of pattern do u remove the head bolts is it the same pattern as when u put them back? Also do u have to torque the head bolts every time u put a cylinder head back or is it just in certain cars? Thanks
@thepackman111 You loosen the fasteners in the reverse pattern that you torque them. EVERY cylinder head should be torqued to spec when doing this work.
@Brincandopabajo If the fasteners are not properly torqued it may cause the gasket to leak is about the only thing I can think of but if that does happen you have to do the work all over again.
Eric is one of the few that will actually explain everything the way it should be done. Sharing knowledge is always great especially with those who are especially motivated about learning!! Thanks Eric;)
frias333 1 day ago
thats the torque specs for a 97 accord with a f22b. i thought that the 6th gen accord with the f23 was to be torqued to 22 ft/lb and then to 90 degrees twice and three times if they are new bolts
RickyTippyTappy 1 week ago
Another great vid Eric! I'm 39 and use ft/lbs myself. Weird thing is, I've got a mate who's a real car freak who's in his fifties and he uses NM. Go figure..?
GuyRWood 3 weeks ago
You are very good at explaining things. thanks
TripInsure 1 month ago
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I always torque wheel nuts when possible, to 105NM especially locking nuts. Never do them with a air gun always, a torque wrench.
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I always torque wheel nuts when possible, to 105NM especially locking nuts. Never do them with a air gun always, a torque wrench.
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thanks for the tip on storing a torque wrench. I just went and zeroed myn out.
cruzin33 1 month ago
erick your videos are very instructive thanks for taking the time to do these videos i am not a mechanic but i feel like they are very understandable i have a 93 honda a ccord that burns a lot of oil like a quart a day can you tell me what the problem may be also my brother tested the pressure on the cylinders and one of them had a low pressure do you ha ve any videos on that subject thans again
TheWildlatino 1 month ago
what lubricants do you recommend for working on cars? for example you said to put oil on the threads. what kind?
coffeycake96 1 month ago
Great video, learnt a lot while being on the other side of the world. Thank you Eric.
kalibuwa 1 month ago
hey eric, nice job. i'm learning alot. how about taking a trip to the caribbean to help me out with my 4g63t evo engine rebuild? I'm in the process of acquiring the parts right now, I blew a piston damn lol. have you done any vids on how to repair a turbo with leaking oil seals?
0000mastermind 1 month ago
@MrCarlosCruz1 - well my friend it's called a torque wrench for a reason not a de- torquing wrench the torque gauge inside this tool is designed to work one way in this case righty tighty if you bring it back at a high tension your going to really either mess it up or it's going end up with its ft pnd calibration specs all fucked up. They only ratchet back so if you run out of turning space you can reposition for the final torque.
Hitmanz21 1 month ago
@Hitmanz21 I understan that what you mean but I'm talking about the style where the beam actually bends and there's a pointer that stays stationary with the head of the tool. this guage on all the beams style wrenches I've seen can be read by using the tool to torque in either direction.
MrCarlosCruz1 1 month ago
Eric, I'm not questioning your inteligence but I bought a beam style torque wrench the other day, I've only used it to tourque lug nuts so far. My questions is why do torque wrenches work in both rotational directions if they're only meant to go in one direction?
MrCarlosCruz1 1 month ago
lol gimmie my socket back
ptrhip 2 months ago
hi Eric again thanks for the video.... where can i find ALL the torque spec. for my 1997 honda accord if any.
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mrlakayna 2 months ago
@mrlakayna In a Honda service manual for your vehicle.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
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this is out of the topic but i had to ask, i'm re installing the same intake manifold just had to change gasket for new ones... my question is do i have to use some treat locker to the bolts of the intake manifold so they don't lose in the future? or they need anti seize?
X2N18 2 months ago
I learned very much, thanks!
annafan83 2 months ago
thank you for this video
TheOddDivision 2 months ago
Here is a dumb question.....
When torque specs are listed by the bolt size which determines the size of the bolt, the thread diameter or the head size?
I decided to 'do the job right' the other day and torque everything to spec instead of just to what feels right. The bolt head took a 9/16" socket. So I was cranking it up to spec, 75 ft. lb, while thinking "this feels way too tight" and it snapped off. Should it have been spec'd by the thread size instead, which was 3/8" and only 21 ft lb?
Patrick1776Henry 2 months ago
@Patrick1776Henry Yea, fastener size is based on thread pitch and the diameter of the fastener itself NOT the head size so keep that in mind. Ex. if the bolt size is 10mm x 1.25, the diameter of the fastener is 10mm, the head size may be 14mm. This is actually an excellent question.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
i was wondering, i took out my intake manifold of my gm blazer... the torque specs are 23 ft-ibs to intake manifold, throttle body tbi220 is 18 ft. lbs. can i do this with a 1/2 torque wrench or a 3/8 ? because i found a nice digital torque wrench that is 1/2 it includes ft ibs to nm to in-ibs, i need to ask because since a 1/2 wrench handle is longer than the 3/8 even if i do the same torque specs i may brake the bolts? or doesnt matter as long as i do it right an slowly ? thanks :)
X2N18 2 months ago
@X2N18 The rule is to try and use the wrench that has the spec you looking to achieve in the MIDDLE of it's range, if it's close to one end or the other of the effective range of the wrench try to find another wrench where the spec is closer to the middle of it's operating range.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Hi, Eric how you doing? It's the guy of the Mitubishi Torque Specifications question; whatever I forged the internals of my engine, and now that I will going to install the cylinder head, I am using ARP studs, not factory bolts, my questions is: The ARP studs says that needs a general 60ft pounds torque, do I torque then just that way, or even that they are not factory I have to do Factory Torque Spec. that are 55ftlb 0ftlb then 15ftlb + 90degrees +90degrees again??? Thanks.
josiqvideos09 2 months ago
Is it true that when replacing a steel gasket your better off buying original rather aftermarket? I once replaced a steel aftermarket gasket after having the head resurfaced, once it was all torqued down and refilled the radiator I had some leaks around the new gasket. But after I let the engine run and reach normal temp it kind of sealed, after like 9 months the engine was overheating and I replaced it with an original one and didn't experience any problems.
costa83p 3 months ago
@costa83p I'm not saying OE is always the way to go but quality parts often make a big difference. You get what you pay for most times.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
You might be wondering why these comments come up on such old videos, but I have just recently started watching all of your videos from number 1 and actually learning a few things. On this video why do you mention not to use a Tap??? Is there harm to be done in cleaning the bolt with a die and the block bolt holes with a tap??? Great information here and your input is greatly appreciated. Also would you rather these questions be on the website or under these videos?? Thanks Eric
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robertbaxley 3 months ago
@robertbaxley A tap is designed to MAKE threads, you don't want to do that in this application so you use what is called a 'thread chaser' which is for CLEANING threads and won't alter the existing threads. I do what I can to try and keep up with comments but it's getting more difficult, my priority is to the website and my forum so I always go there first to answer questions if that helps you.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy What model is your air ratchet? and brand?
kzkevin888 3 months ago
Eric, You mentioned cleaning out the head bolt holes from debris/oil/coolant so that nothing is trapped in there, yet you used oil to lubricate the head bolts. I was just wondering if you could explain further. Thanks
BoilerDan8787 4 months ago
@BoilerDan8787 You don't want too much oil in the holes or oil to pool in the holes as it will create a situation that could lead to hydrostatic lock, the small amount of oil on the threads will not cause this and allow for a more accurate torque setting.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@whammymechanics hey just might add the actual shank of the extention will twist to a degree with almost any amount of torque applied it's not the slop... One other very important thing too is that some bolts need to be torqued dry meaning no oil I found out the hard way on a caterpillar d7 bolt the torque figure was 210ft-lb and I greased the nut and BANG snapped the 3/4 inch thread my mech walked over and said with the resistance on that lubed bolt you probably got it to 350ft-lb cause you ne
kawasakicrazy04 4 months ago
what kind of lubricating oil did you use[for the head bolts, and i'm assuming it'll work on more than just those? like if i wanted to re-torque my lug nuts? :D]? i almost imagined using engine oil LOL
KayC2SLO 4 months ago
@KayC2SLO Engine oil will work just fine, I just happened to have a little left over transmission fluid that I used on these.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy oh. i just bought a kind of universal lubricating oil. but oh well, now i know. thanks! btw i just stumbled upon your vid and i enjoyed watching it. i went out to re-torque my lug nuts and spark plugs just for the fun of it afterwards, lol!
KayC2SLO 4 months ago
@KayC2SLO When torquing head studs, it is highly recommended to use ARP Torque Lubricant. Its absolutely proven to be the best product in the market to allow you to get closest to spec as you can. Nothing is better than ARP. Its best to not go cheap on something this important. Over-torque and Under-torque are both terrible things.
ImJustKindaHere 4 months ago
if you have a good torq wrench you can also feel it when it clics it gives away a little bit
TheBodvarg 4 months ago
I Have a 5 cylinder 1992 acura Vigor and the head bolts are 14 socket, all bolts off but two, 2 are stripping. is there a way to get the bolts off?
Im thinking to weld the bolt. Is there a fix to this?
Benzedirk2012 4 months ago
@Benzedirk2012 I've never run into that on that engine and I've only ever had to take one of those cylinder heads off once in all the time I worked on Acura's. If it's just spinning then the block may be stripped anyway, perhaps you could just cut the head off of the bolt or drill it out.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
HEY! I got all the bolt off but two, the two are slipping/stripping. im using a 14 socket with a 1/2 inch drive with a cheater bar. What do i do im loosing my mind cause I am so close to success and now set up for failure. any idea?
Should I weld it, drill ??? ideas anyone?
Benzedirk2012 4 months ago
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found out about strech bolts the hard way the other day doing a re/re on Head on 6.6 chevy diesel...should a changed them but i am used to cummins and detroit engines(larger models)and we usually get away without having to....anyways long story short.SNAP!!!!!GOT TO 100FT POUNDS.WHAT A PISS OFF!i HATE AUTOMOTIVE
666apaulo 5 months ago
found out about strech bolts the hard way the other day doing a re/re on ead on 6.6 chevy diesel...should a changed them but i am used to cummins and detroit engines(larger models)and we usually get away without having to....anyways long story short.SNAP!!!!!GOT TO 100FT POUNDS.WHAT A PISS OFF!i HATE AUTOMOTIVE
666apaulo 5 months ago
@666apaulo Calm down there hoss, life's too short for that kind of stress. Take a breath and collect yourself and then get in there and kick it's ass.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago 2
Not to sould like a jackass here Eric, but the extension on the wrench does not matter, its simple physics, whatever energy is put in through the extension will come back out the same.
WhammyMechanics 5 months ago
@WhammyMechanics I think your neglecting the torsional forces in the metal and the 'slop' at the connections that will effect the reading, granted this may be minimal but they are a factor to be considered.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Well, A decent torque wrench and extension won't have that 'slop'.
You are correct in that way, but I'm just saying if their was no slop, it wouldn't make a difference.
On small engines you need the extensions no matter what.
WhammyMechanics 5 months ago
@WhammyMechanics Indeed there are times where there is no way to avoid using extensions but it's commonly understood that it's best not to use them or use the shortest one possible to gain the most accurate torque readings. I'm not saying your wrong because I do things I'm not 'suppose' to all the time but it's good to know proper procedure and if I'm going to put out a video like this I want to at least present the most accurate information that I can.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Yeah man I understand. I really appriciate the videos bro.
WhammyMechanics 5 months ago
eric how did you take the head off without taking the intake with it?
lamwai19927 5 months ago
@lamwai19927 Just remove the fasteners for the intake and push it against the firewall.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
one thing i am not sure if u mentioned but never pull on a torque wrench with your hand in the center always grab at the end of it. i have heard its not a big deal if your torquing things that are not precious like heads
a1u1s1t1e1n 5 months ago
@a1u1s1t1e1n Your right I didn't mention it but to me that seemed like common sense but thanks for your input I really appreciate it.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
eric, what does 90 degrees of 65 mean?
680iceman 5 months ago
@680iceman Not a clue on that one sorry.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
i always used new head bolt when doing a head gasket just as insurance. head gaskets are not 5 minute jobs and i dont want to second guess myself using used bolts
ad356 5 months ago
@ad356 I'm not saying your wrong but if they aren't stretch bolts or 'torque to yield' it's really not necessary in my experience.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
Would you use copper grease on the bolts? ( 6:29 )
graffie 5 months ago
@graffie NEVER! Oil only.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Why not? I figured copper grease is good for distributing heat and makes it easier to loosen them again. Not that I'm going to do this kind of job anytime soon...
graffie 5 months ago
@graffie Lets put it this way, 'grease' copper or otherwise on the threads WILL effect the torque and the reading. Second if they don't do that at the factory (which they don't) you shouldn't do it either.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy thanks for your answers!
graffie 5 months ago
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DR1ZERO 5 months ago
hey man i need a help on removing a cylinder head on a acura integra the engine is a b18b pllz men i need some help if u can put a video or something it would help me so much
hondafanic0203 5 months ago in playlist Engine
@hondafanic0203 The videos I make are based on the cars that come into the shop so I would have to have the same car come in needing the same service to make that video for you and to be honest Integra head gaskets don't go out all that often in my experience so it may be some time before I make that video. However I JUST remembered that the engine in my video "Dissecting an Engine" IS an Integra 1.8 so you might want to check that out.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy hey eric i have a nissan micra and when i put the ignition on the check engine light does not come on but all the other lights work and therefore the car does not start i have checked all fuses and relays everthings seems to be ok please can you have as i dont the why the check engine light does not work anymore.
jass355 5 months ago
ERIC.. NEED YOUR HELP BROTHER !!THIS LAST SATURDAY I REPLACE THE ENGINE HEAD ON MY 92 HONDA CIVIC..PUT EVERY THING BACK BUT NOW CAR WONT START...IT WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START..
TheIVAN6683 5 months ago
@TheIVAN6683 It could be any one of 100 things, go back and check your work, make sure everything is plugged in correctly and that the engine is in time.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
Eric, have you ever heard or seen one torque the first stage, and then actually back off the bolt and do it again again to "seat" the torqued components? When you started snugging the bolts intially and how the head moved on you, as well as how some bolts behaved one way while other behaved another way. Another thought on that is with whatever assembly lube you use, to get the lube to bind properly with the threads and bolt head. Then back 'em off then start the REAL torque procedure.
9b8 6 months ago
@9b8 Torque procedures vary depending on application, I have seen some like you suggest, it's really up to the engineers as they put in the time to find out what works best and then write it into their service procedures.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Yeah, I think I noted this from a race engine building scenario. Specifically, I think it was a Ford modular DOHC race engine, and they were getting that meticulous on the assembly. Might be a cultural thing too (engineering). And as you likely know, the factories now do synchronous torquing where they torque all the bolts down at the same time with multi-socket ratchet devices.
9b8 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy There's always one pain in the ass shit head, only one dislike to screw the 100% like statistics, hope the hater gets ONE gigantic kick in the butt with all the other likes (^.^)
Great video, thanks.
DR1ZERO 5 months ago
Eric you did not start your head bolts by hand before you used the power tools J/K you taught me that and I remembered.
915Mustang 6 months ago
@915Mustang Your right I didn't and I'm not saying that isn't a good idea but I've done it this way for years without any problems. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
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Thanks Eric. That's what I was worried about but good thing I keep my receipts so I can take HF junk back. Where would recommend an average Joe get a quality torque wrench that's not going to break the bank? Also thanks on the valve cover tip. I didn't think that 7.2' lbs of torque is much more then hand tighten.
Michiganborn1969 6 months ago
Hi again Eric,
Another tool I just picked up at HFT is 2 torque wrenches. 1 to measure inch pounds & the other foot pounds. I need to tighten my valve cover bolts to 7.2lbs so I dialed the large wrench almost at its lowest setting by lining up the marks to 7 lbs. I wanted to test the wrench on a bolt that takes a much higher torque to see if it would CLICK at 7 lbs. Got no click & I broke the test bolt right off. Should I stop buying HFT tools or am I doing something wrong... Again? lol
Michiganborn1969 6 months ago
@Michiganborn1969 For torque wrenches I would not recommend Harbor Freight tools. I've also never 'torqued' any valve cover bolts so take that as you will. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
eric any specific brand of head gasket set that u can recomend? i'm replacing my head gasket on my honda civic..
TheIVAN6683 6 months ago
@TheIVAN6683 I like the OE best but I've had a lot of luck with Beck Arnley.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
what does 90degree mean of 65nm?
680iceman 6 months ago
@680iceman Honestly I don't know.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
ERIC I HAVE A92 ACCORD EX I HAVE ANTI FREES ON MY HEADS WHAT TIPE OF CLEANER I CAN USE AND IF YOU CAN TELL ME THE TORQUE SPECS ON THE BOLTS AND ALL SO WHAT THE CAR WILL DO IF I PUT A PRELUDE INJECTORS AND FUEL RAIL ON IT
llerar1000 6 months ago
of topic, my new alternator smoked when i connected the + battery cable to the + battery terminal. any ideas?
680iceman 6 months ago
@680iceman I would say you have it hooked up wrong or it has an internal short.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
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puffynumber1 6 months ago
Respond to this video... i got a 1996 nissan altima i replace the head gasket now i cant fine the cranshaft dowelpins position can any one help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
puffynumber1 6 months ago
@puffynumber1 I'm not sure how I can help you find something like that via this comment but I wish you luck.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
I was just about to go to bed, when i found this video. You got my lazy ass to my garage and put my mom´s VW Polo cylinder head together.
Love your videos, and my mom probably love you for getting her car done after a year in my garage ;)
HarryComa 6 months ago
@HarryComa I'm happy to provide the late night inspiration that helped your mom out. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
great video eric. very clear.
680iceman 6 months ago
@680iceman Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
Very nice video!! good job and keep it going :)
vdjun13sur13 6 months ago
@vdjun13sur13 Thank you very much and I will.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
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oldskulsneakers 6 months ago
@vdjun13sur13 - Sorry I accidentally clicked dislike instead of like below your comment, and can't seem to undo it, my apologies as I am not familiar with this feature of youtube. I share the same sentiment as yours with this video! :)
To @EricTheCarGuy - Thanks for putting up this video!
oldskulsneakers 6 months ago
awesome vid, doing my first head gasket change on an inline4 600cc motorbike engine. I was initially gonna use copper grease on the head bolts, but think i may use engine oil now
ice7771 6 months ago
@ice7771 Defiantly use engine oil. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
@ 10:58, Its actually called a Torque Angle Gauge. Nice Vid Eric keep doing more of these!
Internetpirate3 6 months ago
@Internetpirate3 You are correct, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
hey eric do you have a vid or can you do one on how to fix the noisy lifters on start up cheers :)
fastvpbt1 7 months ago
@fastvpbt1 Honestly that depends on what's causing it, for starters make sure you are using the correct oil called for by the manufacturer. If you have noisy lifters I don't recommend using synthetic oil either as that can make it worse.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
i watched this with my pants off
couponsareinside 7 months ago
@couponsareinside Award.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Thank u Bro
MrJasspreet 7 months ago
Thank you eric...WE LOVE U!!!
TheGuitarslinger 7 months ago
@TheGuitarslinger I love yo too!!
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Hey Eric, I torqued my new head bolts in 3 stages on my 1996 geo tracker. I realize now that I didn't oil them and a few of them didnt go in smooth like you were talkin about. If I take them out can I still reuse them even if they've been torqued already. or did I just mess up and have to buy new bolts again?
sjohnson4756 7 months ago
@sjohnson4756 I would leave it be personally, if you go back and start all over again you might end up causing a problem, just do it differently next time.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
hey eric me again great vid man i get shit scared doing this job with torquing up bolts worried about them snapping in the heads nasty ever happened to you???lol
fastvpbt1 7 months ago
@fastvpbt1 Not really no, it's the smaller fasteners with small torque specs you have to watch out for as they can be tricky but the bigger fasteners like these usually aren't the problem if treated right.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
dang i learn a lot about this
183guti 7 months ago
This is a GREAT video. I wish everyone would torque this way, but all too often I see tire change places use an IMPACT wrench to rattle on lug nuts. If you ask them to use a torque wrench, then they go around AFTER using the impact and of course it clicks at 80. Heck, everything is probably tightened to about 120+, so they aren't don't anything but putting on a song and dance with the torque wrench... Then they click it like 5 times in 2 seconds using a jerky motion.
NETWizzJbirk 7 months ago
@NETWizzJbirk I've used a torque stick myself and have been happy with the result but I've also made a video on torquing wheels for the very reasons you mention. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Now thats the MOST USEFUL VIDEO on YouTube!
thanks bud : )
sandipmahajan87 7 months ago 2
@sandipmahajan87 Thank YOU for the great comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Good vid mate, pleased that you mentioned the need for lube on threads and under the head of the bolt. Seems all to often the mention is made to clean or replace but nothing else.
bunning63 7 months ago
@bunning63 I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I so often get comments on things that I missed or things that people disagreed on it's nice to get a comment like this one thanks very much.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
I like them a lot I also have the wrench that you twist and watch the gauge lol I forgot what it is called
coltenW1 7 months ago
I have the same wrenches lol nice video
coltenW1 7 months ago
@coltenW1 I love those wrenches.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
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iceJM2007 7 months ago
Most manuals on vehicles, say to replace the "head bolts" and you did a good job on this by explaining it. good job.
iceJM2007 7 months ago
@iceJM2007 Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
fkn superb video!!
hikoshettt 8 months ago
@hikoshettt Thank you!
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Excellent video - many thanks for taking the time to post this!
SephirothFF1 8 months ago
@SephirothFF1 Your welcome, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@branco445 Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@branco445 If you just worked on it and now you have a noise the best course of action is to go back and recheck your work including the timing belt tension.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@branco445 If I'm honest I don't have a 'magic bullet' for you on this one, go back and check your work and make sure everything is installed and connected correctly, also make sure you put it back in time properly.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@Eric do u think maybe it's bcuz I used the same head bolts?? I took it apart and and found water in my pistons i placed another head gasket and re torqued it but it still leaks... Anyways thanks for the videos if it wasn't for ur videos I wont even have been able to do the swap...
flashdkr 8 months ago
@flashdkr In your case you need to make sure the block and the head are OK as your problem may not be the gasket but a problem with the head or block, a machine shop should be able to help you with that.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
I have a 2000 galant i install the head and torqu it without spacification, but whe i completed i crunk the car it came on for a sec and it shut off and i found out the i have water mixed with oil on top of the head when i opened the top,...what should i do to fix it
MrMunono 8 months ago
@MrMunono You may have to take it back apart as you may have installed the gasket wrong. Also you NEED to torque the head according to the service manual procedure if you want the repair to last.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
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12345senoj 8 months ago
Upgrade to the digital torque wrench, they are expensive but worth it. Plus they also have degree /angle built in.
PUREAAMERICAN 8 months ago
@PUREAAMERICAN Cool I didn't know they had the angle built in. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Hey eric... So I did the swap d15b8 block with a d16z6 but when I went to turn on the car smoke still came out I took the exhaust off n noticed there was water coming out of all four exhaust holes so I torque the head a little more n in two the holes the water stopped the other two there a little bit of water and a lot is smoke still should I torque my head sum more or wht do u suggest I should do? P.s It's a 1995 civic n I already torqued the head to 53ft pounds.. I knw I asked a couple quest
flashdkr 8 months ago
@flashdkr Something is not right, not sure what it is but it's not right, you may need to use a different gasket but to be honest just tightening things tighter is not really the way to go in my opinion.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
I had to post this in different sections because of space availble in posting the words on here
LuieDiaz1 8 months ago
@LuieDiaz1 After a head gasket job you will have smoke for a while due to the contamination that gets onto the parts during assembly and disassembly, it takes a little while for it to burn off. If you suspect a head gasket issue I suggest you test for it instead of speculating, watch the Diagnosing A Cooling System Overheat video for details on that test.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
. That was the only one that had water in it. FYI I did not have the cylinder head planed due to finances. I am wondering with all this info if you might think that the head is badly warped.
LuieDiaz1 8 months ago
. I decided to get a rolled up piece of newspaper and stick it in the cylinder and it came out wet. It didn't smell like antifreeze nor did it have the color either just looked like water. I stuck another piece of newspaper in the reservoir to do a side by side comparison and they did not looked the same.
LuieDiaz1 8 months ago
This smoke appeared about thirty seconds of running the engine at idle. The temperature gauge does not show the car overheating and the gauge is not even going toward the middle at all. So I took out the spark plugs and checked for any liquid on the spark plugs and number two had a little bit of water on it.
LuieDiaz1 8 months ago
Hello,
Thanks for the reply back. Now I have run into another problem. Just to give you an idea of what I have done to the car up to this point:
I have replaced the water pump, the head gasket, the radiator, heater hose (both of them), and the thermostat too.
I was getting a funny white smoke coming from the engine after putting it back together. It seems to come from where the exhaust pipe meets the exhaust manifold and smoke also comes from the belt area too.
LuieDiaz1 8 months ago
now uhhhhhhhh hows about the fact that i have no torque wrench, it broke. i have a SBC, torque spec is 65ftlb, it has 18 head bolts. 65 isnt really all that much when toyota takes like 80? something like that. anyways, how horrible would it be if i just eyed it persay?
irving216 8 months ago
@irving216 Very, don't due it. Engines are precision machines, treat them that way or suffer the consequences.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@irving216 go to a parts store and rent a bigger wrench for a few hours, it shouldnt cost to much
Yigballs247 8 months ago
awesome vid thanks
stopthechem 8 months ago
@stopthechem Thank you, glad you liked it.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@stopthechem What are the pros and cons of using gasket cement ..i notice you have not used any ?
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nuckolsstangl 8 months ago
Really great and very profesional work and explanation; you are the best doing this. My respect for you.
Anyway I have one question: My Mitsubishi Lancer 2002 says this:
1step: Tighten to 55+-3ftlb in in to out order. OK.
2step: Fully loosen. In reverse order.
3step: Tighten to 15+-1ftlb in in to out order.
4step: Apply paint thighten 90degree.
5step: Tighten 90degree. Paint mark aligned.
My question is about Step two, fully loosen??? And how then it will be at the correct torque?
josiqvideos09 8 months ago
@josiqvideos09 Sounds like they want you to seat it into position first but I'm also confused that they don't have you tighten it to 55ftlbs again, that's weird. You might want to look for a different source of information just to be sure, factory manuals are the best really.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy thats because they want to stretch it out first. then after doing the 15 plus 90 degree they will be held in the right way. honda does the same thing with there harmonic ballancer bolts.
irving216 8 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Hi, thanks for your reply and help; and yes that's the problem that info is from the 4G94 Mitsubishi Engineering and service complete manual on pdf. It has everything about the Lancer, even each bolt, torques everything. I was thinking about that and I think that after second tighten to 15+1, then plus the 90 degree and plus 90degree turn, will raise the total torque final set; but why to THIGHTEN TO 55+3 TO BE FULLY LOOSEN??? Why not to do the 15+1 90+90degree at once. ???
josiqvideos09 8 months ago
@josiqvideos09 Probably to gain the proper stretch on the fasteners, I'm sure there is a good reason and the procedure should be followed to the letter in my opinion.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
hey eric nice vid but can I add something? When you were talking about zeroing out the TW you said bring it to zero. I feel that this could be confusing to some viewers. I know it confused alot of kids that i went to school with. A better way to put it would have been put it on its lowest setting. Because backing it off past its lowest setting is almost just as bad as leaving a reading on it. Anyways just my$0.02 great videos I love watching all of them you do an awesome job.
DARKSCOPE001 8 months ago
@DARKSCOPE001 I appreciate your input it means a lot. Thing is that I can't change the video once I post it other than an annotation and I feel that would be too much for such an explanation. I have noted your comment however and if I can incorporate it into a future video I will.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Awesome....Thanks a lot keep up the good work and this videos they really help...lol
thepackman111 9 months ago
@thepackman111 I'm glad you like them and that they help, thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
oo ok so instead of starting from the middle to the outside it would b from the outside to the middle ?
thepackman111 9 months ago
Hey i had two quick questions... in what kind of pattern do u remove the head bolts is it the same pattern as when u put them back? Also do u have to torque the head bolts every time u put a cylinder head back or is it just in certain cars? Thanks
thepackman111 9 months ago
@thepackman111 You loosen the fasteners in the reverse pattern that you torque them. EVERY cylinder head should be torqued to spec when doing this work.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy oo ok so instead of starting from the middle to the outside i should start from the outside and work my way to the middle?
thepackman111 9 months ago
@thepackman111 Exactly.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy o OK so instead of starting from the middle to the outside i should start from the outside and work my way to the middle?
thepackman111 9 months ago
I adjust the screw on the head of my toyota camry 1994 4 cylinder
45 torque and the mechanic told me, then give them a 90
grade to each screw, but my problem is that I did not give them the 90-turn
grade to each screw and assemble the engine and I'm driving my car with
a torque of 45. and serious question what will happen with my car in the future or not
anything happen?
Brincandopabajo 9 months ago
@Brincandopabajo If the fasteners are not properly torqued it may cause the gasket to leak is about the only thing I can think of but if that does happen you have to do the work all over again.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago