Oops, my bad. Even if the bolts are in spec, I'm tossing them. I suppose I could use the 2 that were originally on the #1 rod, but that's probably bad karma or something.
Thanks much for the correction Marshall. -Dave Walton On 9/4/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > dave walton wrote: > > I'm in the process of reassembling the engine of my S350 after replacing > > the #1 connecting rod. The manual states a torque of 90Nm for the > > connecting rod bolts. I am finding that they peak at about 70-73Nm for a > > full turn. It just does not feel right that I should take them all the > > way to 90Nm. My instinct says to leave them alone after 1/2 - 3/4 turn > > at a steady 70Nm. Should I be measuring bolt stretch instead? I don't > > see anything in the manual about that, however... > > > > Any thoughts appreciated. > > > > -Dave Walton > > You seem to have misread or misinterpreted the specifications. The first > stage tightening is 40 Nm for a used conrod and 45 Nm for a new one. > Then the bolt is turned precisely 90 deg. further. > > I've attached the appropriate pages from the manual. > > PLEASE check the bolt dimensions if you've turned them more than 90 deg. > - they may be stretched. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) > "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 > 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi > Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection > http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm > > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > >
