[chitwnsazn]

these bolts keep coming loose. What could be the problem? I'm not even boosting much at all

 

[roliks]

Probably from heating up and cooling.....

 

[WhiteBlazze]

improper torque?

u can use some threadlocker blue

 

[TooJayZee]

these bolts keep coming loose. What could be the problem? I'm not even boosting much at all

Are you using bolts or studs ?

 

[chitwnsazn]

i mean the stock nuts that screw onto the studs...is that the correct terminology?

 

[chitwnsazn]

oh yeah also, my intercooler pipe keeps slipping off my maf adapter. I've just started tuning to 10 psi... I'm running a blow through set up and was able to find only a plastic adapter and it isn't rolled at the end. Can anyone direct me to where I could find an aluminum maf adapter?

 

[michaelvanle]

Use some thread lock on the nuts. There is one on my car towards the end of the car that keeps coming loose over time. I finally used a torque wrench and torqued it down good. It hasn't come loose since.

 

[greggf]

.... I finally used a torque wrench and torqued it down good. It hasn't come loose since.

29ft-lbs should do it.

 

[chitwnsazn]

thanks guys i'll let you guys know.

 

[michaelvanle]

29ft-lbs should do it.

I dunno. Before I hand torqued it using a regular old wrench and a hammer. It still came loose. When I actually use a torque wrench (which is longer and has more leverage), it stayed good.

 

[greggf]

I dunno. Before I hand torqued it using a regular old wrench and a hammer. It still came loose. When I actually use a torque wrench (which is longer and has more leverage), it stayed good.

It's not clear what you mean by "torque wrench." I take it to mean a wrench which allows you to measure and control how much force is applied to a fastener. Fasteners that attach to the head should be tightened to spec. per the FSM. Overtightening can cause structural problems when metals heat up. I have found that by letting the properly torqued fasteners sit for a while then re-checking them gives good results. Gaskets do tend to "relax" a bit after pressure is applied.

 

[WhiteBlazze]

Your supposed to torque them down, run the car for a bit and allow it all to warm up, then check the torque again.

 

[TooJayZee]

It's not clear what you mean by "torque wrench." I take it to mean a wrench which allows you to measure and control how much force is applied to a fastener. .

That is correct, you can get them most anywhere that sells hand tools

 

[greggf]

That is correct, you can get them most anywhere that sells hand tools

Yes, I know, I know. It sounded as if he was just referring to some big-ass, long-handled wrench - something that generates torque, but doesn't measure it.

 

[PSiedSC300]

Yes, I know, I know. It sounded as if he was just referring to some big-ass, long-handled wrench - something that generates torque, but doesn't measure it.

Thats like a breaker bar then.