Rear strut top mount bolt sheared
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Rear strut top mount bolt sheared
Anyone got a second hand rear drivers side strut top mount for sale?
Got a bit carried away when tightening one of the three top mount nuts when installing a new strut brace on my 04 wrx wagon
Didn't realise until reading up that they only need 15lbs ish of torque
John
Got a bit carried away when tightening one of the three top mount nuts when installing a new strut brace on my 04 wrx wagon
Didn't realise until reading up that they only need 15lbs ish of torque
John
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Good, that's the better way.
Just remember, when using a torque wrench, often those low torque values can be very soft "clicks". Sometimes you don't even realize they've clicked. If you're not sure, set the torque at a lower setting and torque to that point. Then up the torque spec till you reach the appropriate setting. This way you gradually work your way up with less risk of overtorquing.
Just remember, when using a torque wrench, often those low torque values can be very soft "clicks". Sometimes you don't even realize they've clicked. If you're not sure, set the torque at a lower setting and torque to that point. Then up the torque spec till you reach the appropriate setting. This way you gradually work your way up with less risk of overtorquing.
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Good, that's the better way.
Just remember, when using a torque wrench, often those low torque values can be very soft "clicks". Sometimes you don't even realize they've clicked. If you're not sure, set the torque at a lower setting and torque to that point. Then up the torque spec till you reach the appropriate setting. This way you gradually work your way up with less risk of overtorquing.
Just remember, when using a torque wrench, often those low torque values can be very soft "clicks". Sometimes you don't even realize they've clicked. If you're not sure, set the torque at a lower setting and torque to that point. Then up the torque spec till you reach the appropriate setting. This way you gradually work your way up with less risk of overtorquing.
Don't worry, I expect his mechanic will fit it
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You've seen my socket set and know me well Don......you were right....John to the rescue it was
Ended up replacing the bolt as the 02 wrx strut was slightly different to the wagon 04 one
Strut braces now on
Ended up replacing the bolt as the 02 wrx strut was slightly different to the wagon 04 one
Strut braces now on
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