The engine bay OEM strut bars - is there a recommended torque setting?
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quick question on torque setting
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from memory I'm pretty sure its 30nm or very close to it
BMW TIS has the answers, although finding them can be a bugger! I have this one bookmarked in "the folder"
TIS suggests 41 nm
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e85-z4-2.5si-roa/repair-manuals/51-body-equipment/51-71-gaskets-loose-body-components/C1HStF2
Following the link in page to 4AZ "Trailing link in engine compartment" in the table
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e85-z4-2.5si-roa/repair-manuals/51-body-equipment/51-71-gaskets-loose-body-components/5gUz4bo
I did wonder what the "special tool" was that it links to, turns out to be a 'Torque angle measuring dial' from about 1900 by the looks of it :lol:
TIS suggests 41 nm
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e85-z4-2.5si-roa/repair-manuals/51-body-equipment/51-71-gaskets-loose-body-components/C1HStF2
Following the link in page to 4AZ "Trailing link in engine compartment" in the table
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e85-z4-2.5si-roa/repair-manuals/51-body-equipment/51-71-gaskets-loose-body-components/5gUz4bo
I did wonder what the "special tool" was that it links to, turns out to be a 'Torque angle measuring dial' from about 1900 by the looks of it :lol:
Thanks guys. Problem now sorted 
Just for future reference...
I used to belong to the Norton Motorcycle Club (still have my 75, 850 Commando BTW). Anyway they put out a club publication now and again and the only thing I remember from any of them is this, on torque specs for the Norton. "Tighten it till it strips, then back off a 1/4 turn".
I used to belong to the Norton Motorcycle Club (still have my 75, 850 Commando BTW). Anyway they put out a club publication now and again and the only thing I remember from any of them is this, on torque specs for the Norton. "Tighten it till it strips, then back off a 1/4 turn".
enuff_zed said:
:rofl:
