These guys over torque lug nuts & bolts because the business is afraid of being sued and it's easier to set the torque wrench on the high side than to keep a calibrated torque wrench on the shelf & to train every $8.00 / hour tire change who walks in.
Also, not all lug bolts that are too tight are over torqued. It always takes more torque to free a bolt than to set a bolt plus the bolts will tend to seize over time. I've had to use a long pipe on more than just several lug bolts that I had put on with a torque wrench set at 85 lb ft. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 7:04 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] front lug bolts 300SDL From: "Trampas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have broken and drilled a few in my time. My car still has long bolts, but > I use anti-seize, yea, yea complain all you want but I have never broken a > bolt that I installed. Yep, but the key is "that I installed"... This was done by some teenage weenie with a thundergun who thinks he ought to be in a nascar pit but is stuck working at some tire shop. Hence, I'm rectifying the situation since I have twisted a couple , but none off (yet) -j. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
