Wheel Studs

[Sam]

Now now boys!! Blatters maybe you could lighten up on those of us who have less experience.....This is, of course, newbies section. However i would have to agree with your statement on bolting into thin air....Is there any specific torque setting for this?

[adamnreeves]

Now now boys!! Blatters maybe you could lighten up on those of us who have less experience.....This is, of course, newbies section. However i would have to agree with your statement on bolting into thin air....Is there any specific torque setting for this?

I have read on this board somewhere between 85-115nm but most tend to go for 100nm or 65ft/lbs I believe.

[Blatman]

Now now boys!! Blatters maybe you could lighten up on those of us who have less experience.....This is, of course, newbies section. However i would have to agree with your statement on bolting into thin air....Is there any specific torque setting for this?

For bolting to thin air, torque up to shear then back off half a turn...

As for lightening up, if you thought that was harsh you must have had a really sheltered life

There are just times when there is no substitute for calling a spade a spade, and I will continue to do so. Sometimes the best way to get info through to a newbie is to make it stand out...

[Sam]

I have been told!! Thanks Blatman......... The voice of knowledge and experience!!  

[Blatman]

I have a little bit of knowledge. But I've owned a Westfield since 1989, and I've two since Y2K. One is an original narrow body, one is a late, detachable arched wide body. One I race, one is a road car. Neither has ever needed "professional" help (so far) 'cos I do the vast majority of work myself, and what I can't do myself I get help with from a former F1/Le Mans/Porsche GT/current A1GP engineer in the shape of my brother.... So I have a *lot* of experience, and excellent back up when experience isn't enough

And I've gained another 8 hours experience today...