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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: EN318isPDX on October 22, 2008, 06:41:44 PM

Title: Lookin for Torque Spec
Post by: EN318isPDX on October 22, 2008, 06:41:44 PM

For the camshaft sensor on the front of the motor. got one today and formatted my E36 manual. anyone want to clue me in how many ft or inch pounds i need to torque the sensor down too

thanks in advanced ;)

Title: Lookin for Torque Spec
Post by: JP 91iS on October 22, 2008, 07:50:12 PM

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formatted my E36 manual

what does that mean?

Anyway, bentley says 5Nm (3.5 ft-lb). So really light, thats almost hand tight!

Edit: I remembered this thread (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6616) I read a while ago.  Not sure if it has the torque specs for every bolt, but Justin says it has some

Title: Lookin for Torque Spec
Post by: KenC on October 23, 2008, 12:41:40 AM

Just tight enough that oil won't leak out.  Remember you're torquing on aluminum threads.