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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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flex plate torque/tightening sequence

does the plate have to be torqued? if so what is the spec? thanks.
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
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torque it likk you torque your wheels, star pattern...

You might want to also do it in a few steps...

Dont know the exact torque specs...
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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hmm,,,no one knows. and i thought this was an easy one

it's 74 ft/lb (glad i made it to the library on time)
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:03 AM
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i use an impact and red loctite on the bolts
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:18 AM
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Yup DON'T forget the loctite. Cause these bolts WILL work themselves loose over time if you don't use it.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by ede
i use an impact and red loctite on the bolts
tranny is in already. does it matter which loctite? i used the blue stuff that comes in a red tube.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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blue seems to be the prefered thread locker but i like red
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