HeBen

I'm having trouble torquing my exhaust manifold bolts to spec. Is there any possible way to get them to spec? I can do it with some of them but I've tried everything I can think of with the others and can't seem to find a way to effectively get a torque wrench in there. I've tried extensions and joints and deep sockets and it's almost impossible to reach some of them with anything, let alone a torque wrench . Some people don't use a torque wrench but I'm afraid I can't really tell the difference between 20 or 30 or 40 pounds of force with any reliability . Anyone have any ideas or advice??? Thanks.

WhiteRhino

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I go about a 1/4 turn past snug and I've never had any leaks or the bolts back out. You don't say if you have headers, but that's what I'm referring to. I would do the same with stock manifolds though. As far as getting something to fit, I don't remember what I used. I have a crap load of stupid tools I hardly ever use and something worked.

john shea

Yeah what white rhino said . I didnt use a torque wrench on mine either.

NBM99SS

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A guy i work with uses this as his torque strategy.

2 grunts and a fart

XpEdItIoUs

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jmm98LS1

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I use a german torque spec when a torque wrench won't fit.........guten-tite.