Date:         Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:40:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Axle nut torque without a torque wrench Was rear brake shims
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com>
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Jim...Thanks for the formula.  That comes in handy for on the road repairs
when the whole toolbox isn't available.
BTW-Do you get any compliments on yur big nuts? :-)
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 8:23 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:

> On Jul 31, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Warren Lail wrote:
>
> I didn't pull the rear hub assembly because I don't have a way to
>> re-torque that big nut to 300+ ft/lbs as it calls for in Bentley
>> (although some day I'll have such a torque wrench).
>>
>
> Sorry Warren,  not an excuse.  2' breaker bar and a 150# weight = 300
> ft lbs.  18" breaker bar and a 200# weight (gee, where could I find
> 200# of weight????) = 300 ft. lbs.  6' cheater and 50# = 300 ft lbs.
> (stand on scale. Lift on cheater. You weight increases 50#. 300 ft. lbs.
>
> Torque wrench just makes it more convenient. Breaker bar and socket?
> <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=5494>
>
> Worth every penny. I bought mine 30 years ago for $29.95. And the only
> thing I use it for is to remove and tighten the bloody big nuts on
> Volkswagens.
>
> Jim
>