[dbsupraman85]

I recently replaced all the gaskets and belts on my 85, My problem is getting the crank bolt torqued to spec??? I,ve checked a coule of shops and they want $100 plus. Seems pretty high to me. Any suggestions would be great. I've got approx 80# now.
thanks
Dick B.

 

[CRF_Rider]

I just put my tranny in 3rd, put the ebrake on and torqued away. It wont be a perfect reading because of the small amount of rotation but it has always worked for me. I just set the wrench on the high side of the spec.

 

[jbrody44]

I also put it in gear, then lay on it for a while with my 1/2" impact. I had to cut a socket down to get the impact in place (or you could remove the A/C condenser instead). I also used some red loctite thread sealer I think it is rated for about 200 ft/lbs. Held up great last time, hopefully this time too.

 

[dbsupraman85]

Hey thanks for the input, my MKII is an auto tranny. The loctite my be the best solution.
Thanks
Dick B.

 

[SupraWes]

159 ft/lbs is what its supposed to be torqued to.

 

[Dave A.]

$100.00+ to torque the crank bolt!?!?! I'd stay clear away from that place! The auto trans. can make the task more difficult, but still!!!

 

[dbsupraman85]

Ya your right this guy is supra guru????so he thinks. I guess my best bet is the loctite.
Thanks for the input.
Dick B.