Date:         Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:23:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
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Helpful to know Stuart.
Just saw a YouTube video on beam torque wrenches.

The blue cap I was sold is purported to be OEM but I have my doubts.

Indeed I carry a spare cap.


On Saturday, July 16, 2016, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

You must use a beam type torque wrench with the Vanagon to apply continuous
> pressure at 41 ft/lbs until it stops turning. You're 30 year old one is
> fine. They don't wear out, just bend the indicator shaft to zero if it's
> off.
>
> With some of these aftermarket parts you need to buy two and carry a spare!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque



>
> The "good" type expansion tank blue cap (at least I think it's the better
> type of cap) I'd installed to originally cure the "gurgling" problem, has
> failed in less than 2000 miles.
>
>

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Neil n

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