Date:         Sat, 6 Nov 2004 11:02:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Torque wrench use

Dial or pointer torque wrenches are required because with VW boxer engines
the capnuts will continue to move some after the wrench reaches the
specified torque.  After you reach the specified torque, hold it for a few
seconds before letting up.  A break type will not allow this to happen and
you will not have the proper or even torque among the nuts.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy



> Hi All,
>
> I was just about ready to put my rebuild heads back on my 85 westy, and
> was
> reading in the Bentley manual where it recommends not to use
> a "Break" type of torque wrench. Does anyone know why?  I have both, and
> would prefer using the "Break" type because I believe it's
> more accurate since I can dial in the 37 ft lbs.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Vince