K&N AirCharger Install Problemo!
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Received my K&N CAI today, began installing and got hung up on the bracket mounting using the valve cover bolts. I guess I over tightened and broke one off in the hole. Got the broken one out, ordered the part, but know my question is.....would any of you recommend using a torque wrench for tightening or is there another way of knowing the bolt is tight without breaking another one off? Any help would be awesome, thanks.
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had that same problem bro, i think i was the first to break a valve cover bolt when installing the K&N, I ran the car without the bolt for a few days and there was no oil leaking at all it was perfectly fine, just take a socket wrench until you feel it begin to wedged in, immediately stop!!! Driven 2000 miles already and no leaks...... you'll be fine
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Yeah, not sure why they don't say "don't overtighten", but maybe i'm just a rookie at the modifing process. Did you have to order the new bolt from Ford? Have to wait a few days for a new one.
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yea had to get it from the dealer, got the part within a few days, $8 bucks cost. O well, i was a rookie too at it, when I got the new bolt i just tightened it one handed with a socket until i felt it getting tighter and then just stopped.
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I can't remember where I heard it but I was told 12 ft/lbs torque on that bolt...which amazingly is about how hard I can tighten before I grunt.
hahahah...
I read about several bolt breakages and only hand tightened mine...no problems or leaks in 250 miles....
Jay
hahahah...
I read about several bolt breakages and only hand tightened mine...no problems or leaks in 250 miles....
Jay
#8
Yeah, I hand-tightened mine as well. That little rubber stopper thing comes in handy too, as you aren't tightening metal on metal.
I'm enjoying the bubbly/gurgle sound when she's pullin in air now.
I'm enjoying the bubbly/gurgle sound when she's pullin in air now.
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