Exhaust spring bolts torque?
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Exhaust spring bolts torque?
Hello there, does anyone know how tight the spring bolts (2) on the flange after the cat should be? i.e. should they be tighten all the way so the springs are totally compressed or not?
I replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla one but the instructions do not specify that. I did not pay attention to how they "looked" before removing the stock exhaust.
Any info is appreciated. BTY, I did perform an extensive search and could not find any info. Although, I am not saying it is not there, I just couldn't find it. Thx.
I replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla one but the instructions do not specify that. I did not pay attention to how they "looked" before removing the stock exhaust.
Any info is appreciated. BTY, I did perform an extensive search and could not find any info. Although, I am not saying it is not there, I just couldn't find it. Thx.
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Hello there, does anyone know how tight the spring bolts (2) on the flange after the cat should be? i.e. should they be tighten all the way so the springs are totally compressed or not?
I replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla one but the instructions do not specify that. I did not pay attention to how they "looked" before removing the stock exhaust.
Any info is appreciated. BTY, I did perform an extensive search and could not find any info. Although, I am not saying it is not there, I just couldn't find it. Thx.
I replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla one but the instructions do not specify that. I did not pay attention to how they "looked" before removing the stock exhaust.
Any info is appreciated. BTY, I did perform an extensive search and could not find any info. Although, I am not saying it is not there, I just couldn't find it. Thx.
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Hello there, does anyone know how tight the spring bolts (2) on the flange after the cat should be? i.e. should they be tighten all the way so the springs are totally compressed or not?
I replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla one but the instructions do not specify that. I did not pay attention to how they "looked" before removing the stock exhaust.
Any info is appreciated. BTY, I did perform an extensive search and could not find any info. Although, I am not saying it is not there, I just couldn't find it. Thx.
I replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla one but the instructions do not specify that. I did not pay attention to how they "looked" before removing the stock exhaust.
Any info is appreciated. BTY, I did perform an extensive search and could not find any info. Although, I am not saying it is not there, I just couldn't find it. Thx.
Its there for a reason you know, use some common sense.
Leave it about 1/2 way.
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This bolt? Of course this bolt.
This pic shows how tight Mazda had mine. Never did get that nut off, had to order new ones.
One thing you must consider is that the nut is NOT a lock nut. In theory the spring is suppose to maintain tension.
But the tension is only as great as the compression of the spring.
So you make the call.
What could it hurt. Graphite should be there for a while, even under that kind of heat.
This pic shows how tight Mazda had mine. Never did get that nut off, had to order new ones.
One thing you must consider is that the nut is NOT a lock nut. In theory the spring is suppose to maintain tension.
But the tension is only as great as the compression of the spring.
So you make the call.
What could it hurt. Graphite should be there for a while, even under that kind of heat.
Last edited by Easy_E1; 03-01-2008 at 12:26 AM.
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Thanks a lot for those of you who came with helpful comments.
For the super "common sense" guys. I rather go with facts on my RX-8 since I am not as wise mechanic as you guys are.
BTW, the bolt pictures are great!
For the super "common sense" guys. I rather go with facts on my RX-8 since I am not as wise mechanic as you guys are.
BTW, the bolt pictures are great!
Last edited by IsMao; 03-11-2008 at 08:59 AM.
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