how tight is too tight?

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xavier
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Post Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:54 pm

I have bolted the downpipe to the exhaust manifold with just over 50 Nm torque. I do not want to go much tighter as I have a bad habit of snapping studs and bolts. Is 50 to low? is there a set spec? I cannot find one?
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HairyScreech
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Post Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:24 pm

Try this.

http://nutsboltsandthings.co.uk/information/faq&topic=2
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&
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Mikey_Boy
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Post Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:13 pm

Now that's good advice above...! ^^^^

So easy to over tighten... :thumb:
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