Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

torque spec?!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 27, 2013 | 02:33 AM
  #1  
Josh Graybeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Car: 1992 Camaro RS Heritage Edition
Engine: 305/5.0L
torque spec?!

does anyone know what the torque spec is on the rear hatch hinge bolts?

mine have rusted over and not to appealing. i want to know before hand so that i don't have to do any guess work when it comes to tightening a huge piece of glass.

Last edited by Josh Graybeal; Jun 27, 2013 at 02:38 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2013 | 12:43 PM
  #2  
mantaguy's Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,892
Likes: 84
From: Mantua NJ
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: torque spec?!

For 86 it is 11 ft.lbs.(Hinge to Glass) and Hinge to Body should be 15-20 ft.lbs.I would assume it's the same for all models and years.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
no green
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11
Jan 9, 2016 09:22 PM
gord327
Transmissions and Drivetrain
19
Oct 3, 2015 01:25 PM
Galaxie500XL
Suspension and Chassis
2
Oct 1, 2015 01:05 PM
Navy8125
Exterior Parts Wanted
0
Oct 1, 2015 11:24 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:49 PM.