> Never used a torque wrench. I am methodical in the > sense that I tighten the > bolts until I feel the metal stretch. It is not > "pumping iron", more like > tuning a musical instrument. One reason German > metallurgy is so great, you > can feel the metal stretch. This is one of the > pleasures of engine work.
um... i would like to have a couple stern words with whomever feels it is unnecessary to use a torque wrench... you can get a crapsman one for about 50 bucks, and a top 'o the line snap-on for about 160. this is still a very light price to pay compared with what would happen if you over tightened the bolt and caused a thread to start to strip.. which would then make nice work out of your block..
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