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  1. 14th June 2016, 03:34 PM #1
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    Td5 Harmonic Balancer Bolt

    I am about to fit a new harmonic balancer to my Td5.

    Rave says to use a new bolt.
    There are lots of other jobs where Rave also says to use new bolts, but in some cases the old ones can go back.

    So is a new bolt for the balancer an absolute must?
    Dave.

    I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."


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  2. 14th June 2016, 03:53 PM #2
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    IMHO at 400Ft Lbs it is a stretch bolt so may have already stretched and when tensioned up again may at some stage snap, which would ruin one's day.
    I must admit I did reuse one on a BMW M3 but it was only 200Ft Lbs with no problem.
    On balance when I have to do mine I will certainly buy a new bolt.

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  3. 14th June 2016, 03:59 PM #3
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    We replaced ours a few months ago and we didn't replace as our mechanic said he has not replaced the bolts and never had any issues with other vehicles
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  4. 14th June 2016, 04:01 PM #4
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    I can't make statements from my own experience as i'm quite dumb when it comes to mechanics but i remember what my father said who was mechanic for 45 years then he retired that any bolt which was tightened to more than 250NM once should not be used again... but he was a very scrupulous guy... as i see the crank damper's bolt should be at 460NM so if i was you i'd put a new genuine one
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  5. 14th June 2016, 04:33 PM #5
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    Dave i think only the silly would re use a bolt that has previously been torqued to 460 NM in my opinion
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    Yep, it is TTY, so needs to be replaced.
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  7. 14th June 2016, 07:05 PM #7
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    What's the cost of doing the job properly?, maybe $10. It's a no brainer to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by landy View Post
    What's the cost of doing the job properly?, maybe $10. It's a no brainer to me.
    I haven't priced one yet, but saw one on fleabay for $44, hence my reason for asking.
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    Genuine is aroound 12 GBP in UK... google out LYG101190
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    Quote Originally Posted by landy View Post
    What's the cost of doing the job properly?, maybe $10. It's a no brainer to me.
    $35 actually. New one coming from LR.

    If I ever find the bloke that invented TTY bolts I will punch him in the nose

    I am sure bolt manufacturers must have struck a deal with the car makers, so they can sell more bolts.

    Just like I am sure that spanner manufactures made a deal with car makers to introduce odd size bolts, so as to sell more tools.
    Dave.

    I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."


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