Page 1 of 1
Torque settings on big ends and mains CA18det
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:25 am
by Speed breeder
Why does the manual indicate the torque settings so low... or is this right:
Big ends 41 - 44 nm
Mains 44 - 54 nm
It seems very low...(its not a golf)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:01 pm
by veecee
i would have to go the garage to check, and i'm not doing that right now...
yes its not a golf - but its the same basic principle man! its just another engine hey!
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:37 pm
by Vlade
yip it is that low... even a opel corsa engine is higher... but it is correct...
But remember when wet torque'ing it its much more efficient at that torque level...
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:18 am
by veecee
lots of things are more efficient when they're WET, i reckon its the slipperyness!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:19 am
by Speed breeder
thanks for the tips on more than one subject... i think...
Ok cool...
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:11 pm
by Shift S13
Apparently the cradle or brace that goes over the main caps on the CA disperses the load evenly over the mains.. Therefore less torque is required.