Re: Crank Bolt socket = 27MM

[orin@netcom.com (Orin Eman)]

> 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...

It took a 5' pipe to break that bolt loose... I used the same pipe putting it
back on... and I remembered the loctite.  I do have the 2084, but not
the extension.

I agree this bolt is critical to the health of both the valves and the
crankshaft.  It would be very sad if the end of the crank got mangled
if it came loose...

Orin.