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Old 02-02-2004, 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 02-02-2004, 07:04 PM
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Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
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 02-02-2004, 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 02-03-2004, 05:03 AM
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i use an impact and red loctite on the bolts
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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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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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blue seems to be the prefered thread locker but i like red
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