engine and drivetrain Tip: Cheap Bolt Source

[bnam]

How does one check the torque on the driveshaft to diff joint?  There just not enough clearance.  Special tool?  I just got it as tight as I could using 2 wrenches for leverage.

Byas

[TobyB]

That's the torque spec!  "Hang on it"!

 

t

[Hans]

Go to Harbor Freight and get a set of crow's feet open end attachments - better yet 3/8 and 1/2 sets. They attach to your torque wrench and get you into those places; like intake and exhaust manifold nuts, etc. There is a formula for adjusting the torque setting for the added length.  There were some other spec sheet references in "torque values for water pump". As an aside, its not that I'm too lazy to look it up for posters, but I assume if they're asking, they may need all the values. In some cases, the values aren't on the sheets, and that's different.

Edited January 19, 2014 by Hans

[remmib02]

Try your local Ace Hardware store or other regional little box stores.  Ace carries a big selection of metric fastners ranging up to 12.9 strength.

 

Thanks Bnam for the tread and resulting others .02 cents for their bolt sources.  At 645p on Friday I read the inputs and was ready to order the 2 M10 hex socket online.  I saw mention of a Fastnerall store, remembered the local ace store.  Arrived at store 4 minutes before closing time and  tossed the 1 remaining sample bolt to the expert who found 2 replacements in stock.  Price for 2 including lock washers, $2.71.  By 800p the shifter platform was reattached to the 5spd and but didn't have to look far for other issues underneath the tii.

 

Side note: recently paid $68 to getbmparts.com for 24 exhaust manifolds fastners for my e36.  Other sources wanted $4 per item x 24. Use this source if you have the bmw part number.

 

 

 

 

[TobyB]

 

Go to Harbor Freight and get a set of crow's feet open end attachments

but they won't work to torque your driveshaft...

 

t

[ColinK]

Grainger, McMaster Carr and Maryland Metric are all online places I've used.

For local stores here in the Seattle area there's Tacoma Screw and Stoneway Hardware.

 

I like the selection of Stoneway, various grades and pitches, metric washers, stainless, copper, etc.

 

If I need an OEM item I'll give Rob at 2002 Haus a call.

[jasonix]

Be careful with high-grade hardware store fasteners- brittleness is more likely to occur. Stick with reputable shops that provide reputable brands.

[Ian]

I used to get my bolts from boltdepot.com when I lived on the East Coast. They have that same bolt for only $.68.

 

http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=6753

+1 for BoltDepot.