Here are the components I use to access the oil filter housing on my 1.4L Turbo.Please take a picture of you using a torque wrench on this. I'd love to see it.
How are you compensating for the universal or the contact with the hoses?
Not picking a fight but common sense will over rule a torque speck on this unless your a real dumbass and honkin' on it; To me anyways.
Yes I was aware of that and yes I do.There is a torque spec for worm drive hose clamps, too. To you put a torque wrench on them as well or do you know enough to stop before you strip it?
Common sense is a lot more valuable than any torque wrench.
Yes, I actually have three torque wrenches but only use them where they are needed.
Unless you are compensating for all the crap between your torque wrench and your socket you are under torquing it and wasting your time.Here are the components I use to access the oil filter housing on my 1.4L Turbo.
1/2 Socket > 1/2 swivel joint > 1/2 6" extension > 1/2-to-3/8 adapter > torque wrench
I can take a picture of this being utilized on my own vehicle if you require it, but I can assure you that it is possible with the flex elbow.
Sound like you don't use your torque wrench when you should and not when its not really needed.:signs057:Yes I was aware of that and yes I do.
Did you know that there's a torque value for the valve core in TPMS sensors? Too tight and the $40 sensor is toast and now you have to re and re the tire and wheel. Saves a a lot more shop time by using the little torque wrench.
I personally have three torque wrenches, including one Snap-on plus two torque sticks.
I have broken too many components over the years, or had them fall off, because they were either too tight or too loose. All it took was a couple of times and I learned a lesson.
But I guess you have a more developed sense of the power in your hands than I do. Your life partner must be very lucky.
When you fail to respond to questions or engage on issues - but choose instead to target your words against the individual - it is called an ad hominem attack. Exhibiting this behaviour, as you've done above, will result in a banning.Sound like you don't use your torque wrench when you should and not when its not really needed.:signs057:
Next you're gonna tell me I'm rotating my tires incorrectly.
If you actually knew anything other that what you read on the net you might know something.
You should actually get a few years of wrenching before you start telling people how dumb you are for watching parts fall off that you just installed.
One was probably a tire.:rock:
Not get back in that pit you grease monkey.
Tomko has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. I consider him in many respects to be a subject matter expert. Whether or not you agree with him is no reason to disrespect him.Sound like you don't use your torque wrench when you should and not when its not really needed.:signs057:
Next you're gonna tell me I'm rotating my tires incorrectly.
If you actually knew anything other that what you read on the net you might know something.
You should actually get a few years of wrenching before you start telling people how dumb you are for watching parts fall off that you just installed.
One was probably a tire.:rock:
Not get back in that pit you grease monkey.
When you fail to respond to questions or engage on issues - but choose instead to target your words against the individual - it is called an ad hominem attack. Exhibiting this behaviour, as you've done above, will result in a banning.
I have a lot more years wrenching than you think. The difference is it was on precision equipment and not some prehistoric Fordson-Major that granddaddy bought after one too many drinks in the saloon.
Tomko has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. I consider him in many respects to be a subject matter expert. Whether or not you agree with him is no reason to disrespect him.
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That was a statement, not a question. But the following was a question that I did ask you.The only question I didn't answer was they was about pulling on someone's pole.
I've never come across the following guideline before, but it makes sense to me.Did you know that there's a torque value for the valve core in TPMS sensors? Too tight and the $40 sensor is toast and now you have to re and re the tire and wheel. Saves a a lot more shop time by using the little torque wrench.
Here is a rough guide line you should consider next time you add any length then a universal.
Add 3% torque for every inch of extension added, 10% for a universal or swivel socket.
I don't mean to get back ON TOPIC but you can also use a 15/16" socket. A new O ring comes with the filter but are you centain you put it in the correct groove on the cap OP???For my 2011 ECO - I just use the 24mm 3/8 in socket, a 6 inch extension and click type torque wrench. Access is clear no need for any other tools. I always replace the o-ring. No leaks so far.
