Location: The Florida State University. However, for the terminally green, this page may be of assistance: If someone asks a question I point to the actual Vida sheet for that particular engine. Story on that starting here by one of our members - although it's the water pump, not the thermostat, it's still the same concept (steel threads into aluminum casting, and either too much torque or crud or both):Make sure the threads are clean. I am desperate to find the torque specs for the thermostat housing bolts on a cat c15 motor. Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster. Hybrid Bumper / CBI Hybrid Bumper + Tire Carrier / 4xInnovations Hybrid Sliders / Smittybilt XRC Gen 3 Comp. All you are doing is pushing the new gasket between 2 pieces of metal. Here it is for the rear wheels: Volvo calls this procedure "Angle-tightening, " all other bolts are simply referred to as using the correct torque. Again, if new bolts are to be used, it would say it in the instructions for the job.
I don't know that there is an actual "torque setting" for these bolts. They fail without warning and can send small parts into the engine passages. 71 inch-pounds is a pretty common spec on these cars. Hey I see you are in Carlsbad! 09-05-2015 08:29 PM. You want to run both bolts in by hand until they are both touching the housing. Opt Offroad Trailing Arms / Lil Skip Gas Skid / BudBuilt Front Skid. Location: Sacramento, CA. Joined: 02 Aug 2011, 21:52. I have a small coolant leak from my thermostat housing (no puddles but I can smell the coolant after parking hot car and I can see the residue on the seam between lower thermostat housing and the front case). I always inspect the o-rings and have never found one to be broken or even brittle.
I had to replace mine this week. I have a cast iron 2V manifold and a cheapo Chinese waterneck. ) I was afraid I was going to strip something, and stopped around 50 inch-pounds. Torque Settings for the Thermostat Housing. You go ten Nm over on one of those small thermostat screws, and I would think it couldn't help but break. Last post by F3ar13ss. For example M6 thread.
Since, plastic parts break easily, I'm afraid of over-tightening the bolts. I printed the "how to" and have a new T-stat plus 2 gallons of G-05 on hand. Last edited by ronjenx; 01-28-2019 at 07:14 PM. Thermostat Housing: Torque Values? This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could. Add coolant thru the t'stat housing until it won't take any more. If those bolts are only 10 or 12mm then the housing is likely smaller and more delicate than I have envisioned (I have not put my dirty fingers on it yet). First Time I put mine in the gasket tried squirting out the side between the bolts. I'm going to put my old one back in instead of installing the 195 thermostat. Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's extremely popular car line -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine. Location: merritt island fl. Makes more sense to use a 1/4" torque wrench and convert to 168 inch-lbs. Water Pump to Block----------------------------------------115 in-lbs. Even worse is Al bolt in an Al thread and it not cleaned: it's pretty much cold-welded.
I wonder if that can be applied to an older 216 stove bolt with cast iron thermostat housing? Actually knowing which part gets "Dry" gaskets V sealant and what type of sealant becomes an exacting science, and knowing exactly which year and engine makes answering generic questions pointless. Materials: Gasket for B5204, B5234, B5254 2 x 1397574-3. Snug, and then a little more is good enuf. Aftermarket or AISIN water pumps frequently come without new bolts. They're not as accurate at the low torque settings. It's happened before on one of my escorts. So, you are in danger of snapping them if you are using a 3/8" torque wrench, especially one made by Craftsman between the years of extremely shitty production. Has thanked: 5 times. Joined 17 years ago. Exhaust Spring Bolts……………………………………37.
I don't have my manual handy, I'm moving soon. Hope all of this helps someone. And no, these are not new cars. As I recall, when I replaced the water outlet on my 1. Getting some shiny new ICON ones from HF today.
Year and Model: 96 850T, 05 S80T6. Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled. " As for RTV, I tend to only use it where the manual calls for it. I say let him/her do what they want. Fasteners of that ilk aren't usually "torqued". Can anybody find this torque value? 2000 4Runner Limited 4x4 V6. I was very carefull stepping in less than 5 lb increments with a torque wrench. 2015 C7 of the Year Finalist. Timing belt tensioner nut.................................................. 97 in-lbs. I can see maybe needing to cut the handles off to get them in tight spaces.
In fact in the "theory" section it does in fact mention that the removal / re-installation process on an unclean engine can in fact cut O-Rings and for that reason they are to be used once. Yeah, I've always stored them untensioned and never used them as a breaker bar. Thanks to all the helpers! If your using Volvo gaskets, depending upon the gasket Volvo now recommends using Wurst Super silicone, where and when appropriate. The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion. Sometimes the right Volvo numbers do matter. 3 members ( fattboyzz, 3800GUY, 1 invisible), 74. guests, and. Crankshaft sprocket bolt. I made certain the mounting surface was true with a flat file on both the intake and the housing. Applies to screwed joint with strength class readTightening torques (Nm)M5 5 M6 10 M 7 17 M8 24 M10 50 M 12 80 M 14 130. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. 8 16V XU7JP4 LFY MY 2000.
Does anyone know the torque required for this? I would say no more than 15 lbft should be safe and do the job. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests).
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