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Thanks JonM, I will do that. I'm also just curious
The question remains how much clearance on the plastigauge should be considered 'good'. Last edited by SYT_Shadow; 12-01-2016 at 12:48 PM.. |
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That said, let's keep this thread bearing-brand-free to the extent possible!
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The ARP bolts are reusable. At least should be. If they are one use and done...what's the point?
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I am sure they will take the 50 ft lbs all day long, but you would need to measure them before blindly reusing them. If they stretch more than 0.001 you would need to replace them, according to ARP.
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I thought the point of ARP bolts is they are already work-hardened, unlike the OEM bolts. You have to retorque the OEM ones 3 times to cold work them; ARP is one-and-done.
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I'll tell you what, that first time torquing the ARP bolts to 50 ft-lbs was nerve wracking. Those are a lot smaller bolts than you'd think! However, they are super high quality parts so I wouldn't worry about reusing them assuming your torque wrench is calibrated (thank you Snap on for doing that when you fixed the electronics in it for $65!).
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And that's the other half of the point of getting ARP bolts.
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I've just jacked up my car and am about to start this job. Only draining the oil today. Any safety concerns with this setup? Still have time to adjust.
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Thanks, appreciate it and thanks again for the amazing DIY!
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Good luck! I'll be watching this.
Wouldn't it be easier to just pull the engine and have it on a stand where everything is easily accessible?
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Your interior jack stands are under the front subframe. That's gonna get in your way when you drop the front subframe.
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Thanks, those are actually just backups as an extra precaution, I'll move them somewhere else when I get to that point. Good to know.
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Okay. I would definitely consider these tools mandatory, tons of panel screws. My first time using an automatic ratchet, simply amazing. The headlamp has been great also.
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Felt panel and undertray screws are mostly 8mm and 10mm, wasn't sure what to do with this one at first, just a 10mm nut (transmission panel). Need extensions for many.
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