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Title: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 12, 2014, 23:25:04 pm I am looking for the proper torque sequence when bolting the body to the pan ( Beetle ). And what is the torque on the pan bolts. If there is a factory book or bulletin I can down load. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Zach Gomulka on December 13, 2014, 03:12:34 am Gudentite.
Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: spoolin70 on December 13, 2014, 14:34:28 pm Kinard
Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Lanny Hussey on December 13, 2014, 16:44:53 pm I've always wondered if there was a sequence.
According to generic tables, M8 grade 8.8 bolts are around 24NM, M10's around 47NM. I'm sure you (Frenchy) are aware of the importance of the rubber spacers under the beam and rear torsions. If these are too thick, which many aftermarket versions are, the body can end up severely distorted after everything is tightened down. Years ago, I did body/paint on a show quality 57 Oval. The customer picked up the painted shell and took it home to mate up to the restored pan. Later, the distressed owner called me and suggested I had 'bent' the body shell. Once I saw the car, and the drivers door hanging 1" below the opening I checked the rubbers under the rear seat and beam top. It had the 5/8" thick versions, which don't fit anything VW I've seen. He had tightened the bolts along the pan sides with an impact. :o Hope this helps. Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 13, 2014, 17:03:50 pm Lanny thanks for the update I knew about the rubber pads if to tight will distort the body as you mentioned. I remember somewhere I had see the torque sequence. Thanks for the help Frenchy Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Lanny Hussey on December 13, 2014, 17:12:50 pm Happy Birthday.. :D
Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: andy198712 on December 13, 2014, 20:47:23 pm how thick should they be? :)
Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 14, 2014, 08:09:44 am Thanks Lanny !!!! Frenchy Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Brian Silva on December 20, 2014, 04:26:48 am Hi Frenchy,
Here is the sequence from the factory Manual. Cheers! Let me know if more info is needed. (http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o4/bsilva84/Mobile%20Uploads/image-4.jpg) (http://s116.photobucket.com/user/bsilva84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-4.jpg.html) Title: Re: Torque sequence for body to pan !!! Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 22, 2014, 16:11:00 pm Thanks Brian. Frenchy |