Driveshaft bolt torque
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Driveshaft bolt torque
Can anyone advise on where to get a decent hex set in order to torque the driveshaft bolts up? Cheers in advance!
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
Unbrako
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Mine are Draper and work fine.
If the bolts have been replaced they will be spline not hex.
Make sure they are cleaned out first with a small screwdriver or similar and tap the bit in with a hammer to be sure it's home.
If the bolts have been replaced they will be spline not hex.
Make sure they are cleaned out first with a small screwdriver or similar and tap the bit in with a hammer to be sure it's home.
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Or
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The most expensive fastener anyone can buy is one that fails.
I still use Unbrako keys from when I was an apprentice mould tool maker in the mid 70's
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
Thanks guys, I have got them out but Haynes says I have to torque to 33flbs, so need a set that will fit torque wrench....
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Cut a piece of a key and use a socket. You'll need a grinding wheel or Dremel type tool with a grinding disk. Don't try with a hacksaw....
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
tobydog wrote:Cut a piece of a key and use a socket. You'll need a grinding wheel or Dremel type tool with a grinding disk. Don't try with a hacksaw....
Tried this but got to 20 ftlbs and it slip, crap tools I suppose! Need to invest! What is the correct size?
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
The spline bit fits into a 10 mm socket bit then onto a 1/2 inch torque wrench. As Itchy says clean out and tap in . Check you have the important serrated washers, replace any that are worn out.
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My hex/spline/torx bits were bought in Sweden 20 years ago, as were my sockets. The sockets were rebranded TengTools, how good are they ?
Excellent.
I needed to remove some very tight T50 head bolts from another engine. My bit got some out, but on the worst the end flutes started to twist.
I bought some Kennedy / Kamsa -they just snapped
I borrowed / bought a Snap-on - One broke, the new one twisted on the end flutes too, so I'll be getting a replacement - about £40 each though
Conclusion ? - Teng is top quality gear, similar to Snap-On
My kit has long and short bits 3/8" and 1/2" drive, the long bits are best for driveshafts, but I can't remember the size off the top of my head
https://www.tengtools.com/r/gb/en/Bits-and-Drivers
Excellent.
I needed to remove some very tight T50 head bolts from another engine. My bit got some out, but on the worst the end flutes started to twist.
I bought some Kennedy / Kamsa -they just snapped
I borrowed / bought a Snap-on - One broke, the new one twisted on the end flutes too, so I'll be getting a replacement - about £40 each though
Conclusion ? - Teng is top quality gear, similar to Snap-On
My kit has long and short bits 3/8" and 1/2" drive, the long bits are best for driveshafts, but I can't remember the size off the top of my head
https://www.tengtools.com/r/gb/en/Bits-and-Drivers
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
Thanks for this! Can I not just change the bolts to normal ones? Thanks
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You can go back to hex, but you get more purchase with a spline, so I understand
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oh, and don't forget they are just fixings, you can by then from engineering rather than automotive sources, you will need to know diameter, thread pitch, length and hardness ( I think they are at least 10.9, possibly 12.9), or just take a sample
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
937carrera wrote:oh, and don't forget they are just fixings, you can by then from engineering rather than automotive sources, you will need to know diameter, thread pitch, length and hardness ( I think they are at least 10.9, possibly 12.9), or just take a sample
Cheers I got some good HT replacements with serrated washers from a good local engineering firm, only trouble is they are 1mm shorter, will this matter? Or should I just fit the originals?
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Re: Driveshaft bolt torque
So long as the end comes through the back on the flange you'll be fine
How much from your engineer ?
How much from your engineer ?
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937carrera wrote:So long as the end comes through the back on the flange you'll be fine
How much from your engineer ?
The old ones don’t come through the flange. £5
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