Torque wrench for timing belt project?
02-04-19, 06:45 AM
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Torque wrench for timing belt project?
So I’ve watched a number of videos on replacing timing belts - some of which employ torque wrenches. A mechanic recently used one to tension the wheel lug nuts on my 3/4t pickup. I know torque specs are assigned for a reason. I also know aluminum castings are less forgiving than iron. Anyone here go to the trouble and expense to acquire a torque wrench for the timing belt procedure - or did you do it all by feel (perhaps using blue Loctite as added peace of mind)?
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02-04-19, 07:13 AM
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So I’ve watched a number of videos on replacing timing belts - some of which employ torque wrenches. A mechanic recently used one to tension the wheel lug nuts on my 3/4 pickup. I know torque specs are assigned for a reason. I also know aluminum castings are less forgiving than iron. Anyone here go to the trouble and expense to acquire a torque wrench for the timing belt procedure - or did you do it all by feel (perhaps using blue Loctite as added peace of mind)?
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02-04-19, 05:27 PM
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I like think of the money I am saving by doing the job yourself, being applied to a tool you can use for a lifetime.
Torque wrenches aren't really that expensive and are protection from your pulley's spinning loose.
You can by them at Home Depot for less than $40
https://www.homedepot.com/s/torque%2520wrench?NCNI-5
Or if you want to be really cheap, you can pick one up at Harbor Freight for less than $20
https://www.harborfreight.com/catalo...=torque+wrench
Torque wrenches aren't really that expensive and are protection from your pulley's spinning loose.
You can by them at Home Depot for less than $40
https://www.homedepot.com/s/torque%2520wrench?NCNI-5
Or if you want to be really cheap, you can pick one up at Harbor Freight for less than $20
https://www.harborfreight.com/catalo...=torque+wrench
02-04-19, 06:04 PM
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Torque wrench selection
I like think of the money I am saving by doing the job yourself, being applied to a tool you can use for a lifetime.
Torque wrenches aren't really that expensive and are protection from your pulley's spinning loose.
You can by them at Home Depot for less than $40
https://www.homedepot.com/s/torque%2520wrench?NCNI-5
Or if you want to be really cheap, you can pick one up at Harbor Freight for less than $20
https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=torque+wrench
Torque wrenches aren't really that expensive and are protection from your pulley's spinning loose.
You can by them at Home Depot for less than $40
https://www.homedepot.com/s/torque%2520wrench?NCNI-5
Or if you want to be really cheap, you can pick one up at Harbor Freight for less than $20
https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=torque+wrench
Last edited by Oomfh; 02-04-19 at 06:08 PM.
02-05-19, 08:47 AM
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You can calibrate it yourself using common household items
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02-05-19, 12:09 PM
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Will be acquiring Lexus SC430 shop manual (paper, CD or Toyota TechInfo). Where do you get torque specs for bolts/nuts - shop manual or 3rd party chart?
FWIW, third party charts get into ALL KINDS of details such as (but not limited to) thread pitch. Granted different industries follow different specs.
Is it safe to assume the torque applied to fastening hardware (except crank pulley) related to timing belt replacement would be tightened in inch pounds?
FWIW, third party charts get into ALL KINDS of details such as (but not limited to) thread pitch. Granted different industries follow different specs.
Is it safe to assume the torque applied to fastening hardware (except crank pulley) related to timing belt replacement would be tightened in inch pounds?
Last edited by Oomfh; 02-05-19 at 12:21 PM.
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