Subject	Yes, thanks; I learned that fact after that experience...
Posted by	TT XTZ on November 23, 2005 at 10:15 AM
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In Reply To	On a side note, never ever use a torque wrench to posted by Spongerider :) on November 23, 2005 at 01:03 AM
Message	Compared against other torque wrenches, that one is still reading right and won't be used for such labor again; I have since invested in several breaker bars. Good fact from ni[x]it, too, which, luckily, I also learned early on.
Follow Ups	I am currently changing my timing belt. - BriMan 17:40:14 11/22/05 Follow Damon's writeup closely. Measure 3 times, - Guapo 17:48:31 11/22/05 I counted 5 times :) - Piranha(Omaha) 07:41:56 11/23/05 My photos and notes, in case they're helpful: - TT XTZ 17:50:43 11/22/05 I like your bolt organizer Ashley! - rave 18:50:32 11/22/05 I think it is time for you to create a sig... - BondzTT 19:02:50 11/22/05 Hey Ian, where's homeboy ? (n/m) - 300ZMang 23:50:59 11/22/05 Holy crap why isn't that in the FAQ. Great write up. (n/m) - longhornz32(Fort Worth) 20:01:49 11/22/05 Bravo, well done. This thread should be in tech anyway - BigTDogg (MA) 20:17:17 11/22/05 show off, i have a bucket of bolts. :P (n/m) - Halo Z 21:01:36 11/22/05 those links are great...should be in faq (n/m) - PakiHomBoy 21:18:02 11/22/05 wow z chicks are popular - and rare (n/m) - Ben_96_Slicktop (VA) 22:42:54 11/22/05 Bookmarked! Definite vote to FAQ... (n/m) - Luis (San Antonio) 22:54:36 11/22/05 Thanks, guys! Glad it's actually useful. =) (n/m) - TT XTZ 23:37:48 11/22/05 On a side note, never ever use a torque wrench to - Spongerider :) 01:03:17 11/23/05 agreed (n/m) - TARGETZ 08:49:57 11/23/05 ...and check out her thumb, she didn't even break a nail. (n/m) - Kenny 08:57:15 11/23/05 and never ever store your torque wrench under pressure. - ni[X]it 09:10:21 11/23/05 nice tip, never even thought about that (n/m) - Moxie 10:16:29 11/23/05 2nd, breaker bar + a cheater bar if you need the leverage. (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 10:01:41 11/23/05 Yes, thanks; I learned that fact after that experience... - TT XTZ 10:15:43 11/23/05 Its really not that bad...just take your time - zcar4me 17:58:35 11/22/05 Good time to consider putting a UD pulley on. New belts are - 240Z FeO2 19:18:22 11/22/05 Replace the two pulley studs while you're in there. $2 each - whitepearlz 19:40:37 11/22/05 Here are my pics from my 120,000 mile maintenance... - icanznow 19:52:17 11/22/05 Great collection of photos! - TT XTZ 23:55:55 11/22/05 Don't worry if the cams move with the belt off... - BigTDogg (MA) 19:56:41 11/22/05 I did the same thing 3 weeks ago on a buddies crank pully - suprakillinz(boulder soon) 20:31:29 11/22/05 Re: I am currently changing my timing belt. (n/m) - cep2 21:13:32 11/22/05 refreshing to hear someone who is an experienced mechanic - robo (sebring1970) 21:52:47 11/22/05 Everyone that opens a Z32 hood & doesn't own one - Dallas DamonZ 22:58:54 11/22/05 Funny thing though, it's one of the easier cars I've - Moxie 23:03:26 11/22/05 yes. yes, you are the only one ;c) - robo (sebring1970) 23:09:06 11/22/05 Maybe it's just because I've ripped it apart so - Moxie 23:12:29 11/22/05 Definitely, if you master this car/engine, you can - 300ZMang 23:53:29 11/22/05 I am constanly amazed I am at how easy it is to work on - Guapo 23:12:36 11/22/05 I think you said that - robo (sebring1970) 23:27:06 11/22/05 I agree, I was wondering what all the fuss was about... - canyoncarver 08:36:12 11/23/05 HUGE 2nd. - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 23:32:13 11/22/05 3rd - I love showing the engine bay to car guys. ;-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 23:36:27 11/22/05 I love those priceless looks.. - WickedZX (NoVA) 23:47:38 11/22/05 I get that all the time! (n/m) - TTFairladyZ 09:08:51 11/23/05 Yet they still believe they can conquer.... (n/m) - 300ZMang 23:58:07 11/22/05 couldnt agree more! (n/m) - Piranha(Omaha) 07:43:12 11/23/05 I'm never surprised to hear what some owners will/won't do - KaZ (VaBch) 08:18:22 11/23/05 I was just as you described about 3 months ago. - whitepearlz 09:27:44 11/23/05
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