2007-02-19 06:57:26 · 18 answers · asked by roaddog 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Two words bud. Im Possible.
The reason for torque is to evenly spread the pressure on the head gasket. you can usually ret one from a rental place or maybe an autozone type parts house
2007-02-19 07:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would strongly advise you to buy a torque wrench for this kind of job. You can get one pretty cheap from the likes of halfords or machine mart, they may not be very accurate but they will give you a good idea. If you cannot get a torque wrench then compare the advised torque settings for the job you are doing with known values, i.e. wheel nuts should be really bloody tight (in most cases) and spark plugs in an alloy head less tight.
You could use an extension bar and a spring balance to measure the torque you are applying (you will need to be very confident of your maths) but a dedicated tool is your best option.
The biggest concern with a cylinder head is that all bolts are tightened to exactly the same torque and holding a standard wrench in a slightly different way can make a big difference.
2007-02-19 19:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go along with the sentiment that to be messing around with the head you should have Torque wrench but as for it impossible ABSOLUTE CRAP, managed to 'do' the head gasket on a spirited drive to an event turned up at the over night stop and started only to discover no torque wrench 18:00 Friday night. Simple answer we slipped a piece of tube over the ratchet handle that was exactly 2 foot in length to the drive of the ratchet then went to local DIY and got some crappy scales. We then went around the DIY shop weighing stuff to gauge the accuracy (pretty good). We then held the scales against the end of the ratchet and applied 1/2 the force in Ft/lbs. Simple out of hours fix. But it took 2 people and i always stick a TW in the car now.
2007-02-20 10:24:39 · answer #3 · answered by Gib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. You go spend the $30 to $90 to get a torque wrench first. Then you make sure you are tightening in the right sequence using the right steps, which is even more important than the proper torque.
2007-02-19 15:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. I once saw a mechanic explain how to put about 10 pounds of torque by holding the wrench at the head instead of the handle. But that isn't very exact. Get a torque wrench. You'll be glad you did.
2007-02-19 15:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not gonna happen, if you don't have a torque wrench, try calling around to auto parts stores and see if any will rent you a wrench. Some do supply that service.
2007-02-19 15:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by smoothie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the case that you will need a torque wrench and an angle gauge to tighten the head bolts .
2007-02-19 18:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by bob a builder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cylinder heads require accurate and even clamping force throughout the head. without a torque wrench, this is impossible.
2007-02-19 15:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which is cheaper?
Buying a new head gasket and having your warped cylinder head replaced? Or spending $30 and getting yourself a torque wrench?
(I hope it's YOUR car you're attempting this foolish act on)
Cheese us Rice, are you freakin' serious?
2007-02-19 15:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy or hire a torque wrench.
2007-02-19 15:27:16 · answer #10 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋