Re: Crank Bolt socket = 27MM

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In a message dated 97-02-16 23:54:12 EST, you write:

<< > THAT PART IS A 27MM SOCKET, SEARS AVAILABLE, Do not use the 1 1/16, the
 > torque you put on that bolt is VERY high, like in the 300ft/lb range, not
 > good for fudging sizes.....   It's close in a 1 1/16, but hardly where you
 
 Betcha you couldn't tell the difference without looking at what was
 stamped on the side.  1.0625 vs 1.0630".  Less than 1 1/1000t of an inch.
 
 I wouldn't worry about it myself... don't remember what I used, I'd
 have to look in the toolbox ;-).
 
 Orin.
  >>
Sure, me, I'd want a 26 if it was possible, this is serious torque, in fact,
there is NO higher torque setting on a q than that 1 bolt.....  .0001 is
prolly within manufacturers tolerance, and I would argue the 6 point thing
before the 12, but man, this is a critical life support operation here...  I
bit the bullet and just bought the proper audi tool.....  Not sure it's a
mute, cuz few have that torque wrench available anyhow  (the cheapest I found
it was 300USD)....  Don't forget the loctite either.....  I can share that I
have tightened at least 3 of these bolts that were incorrectly installed...
Beware of your actions here, they are critical...

Scott