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bigrobwoot · 2009-07-29, 07:23 PM

http://emob307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/bigrobwoot/d9e90b21.jpg
If you can't tell, that would be the head of a bolt that I just sheared off while trying to retighten my AC belt... Luckily it was just the AC belt though, so I can just remove the belt and still drive the car. Feel free to discuss my idiocy

tysonK · 2009-07-29, 07:31 PM

you start a lot of threads.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-29, 07:42 PM

Rob you kill me.

Come over and do the log press with me. You are using your strength on the wrong things.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-29, 07:43 PM

Rob, the title under your name should be ": picard:"

van · 2009-07-29, 07:54 PM

Blood in your urine? naw, that's normal

bigrobwoot · 2009-07-29, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

you start a lot of threads.

Just trying to keep the site flowin! I had to share this with people that would know why they're laughing at me

WRXlerate · 2009-07-30, 12:52 PM

I have only met you once so I don't have much to say other than maybe think about picking up a torque wrench. I would suggest getting one that is extremely easy to use

k-dogg39 · 2009-07-30, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXlerate

I have only met you once so I don't have much to say other than maybe think about picking up a torque wrench. I would suggest getting one that is extremely easy to use

sybir · 2009-07-30, 02:36 PM

I would suggest not touching tools at all at this point. Might be safer.

bigrobwoot · 2009-07-31, 02:05 AM

I dunno about all that. I needed a breaker bar to get it off, so I used one to put it on. Apparently, tripling the length of the lever triples the amount of torque on the bolt. Maybe everyone is being a little extreme, cuz I'm sure I'm not the only one to make a mistake on this board

at least I'm learning from them, right?

And yes, I do need a torque wrench

lol

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-31, 05:42 AM

The internet never lets a mistake go unchecked. I already forgave you though.

sybir · 2009-07-31, 07:30 AM

Yep - just a little ribbing. You use breaker bars when there are no other options to remove something, because duty cycles or initial torque mean you need something big. Never, ever reapply something with a breaker bar - most bolts that aren't internal to the motor or strut knuckles on a Subaru are going to be 30 ft-lbs or less (lots are 10-15) and you shouldn't be putting them on with anything bigger than a standard 3/8" ratchet.

Nick Koan · 2009-07-31, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrobwoot

I dunno about all that. I needed a breaker bar to get it off, so I used one to put it on. Apparently, tripling the length of the lever triples the amount of torque on the bolt. Maybe everyone is being a little extreme, cuz I'm sure I'm not the only one to make a mistake on this board

at least I'm learning from them, right?

And yes, I do need a torque wrench

lol

Don't touch new brake rotors, even after only a 5 minute drive, no matter how smooth they may look.

cody · 2009-07-31, 10:17 AM

^Says the guy with no fingerprints?

Nick Koan · 2009-07-31, 10:20 AM

Hey, I've still got 9 fingerprints.

bigrobwoot · 2009-07-31, 12:19 PM

Do it 9 more times, then go rob a bank or something! Haha

2009-07-29, 07:23 PM	#1
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	Is this bad? http://emob307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/bigrobwoot/d9e90b21.jpg If you can't tell, that would be the head of a bolt that I just sheared off while trying to retighten my AC belt... Luckily it was just the AC belt though, so I can just remove the belt and still drive the car. Feel free to discuss my idiocy

2009-07-29, 07:31 PM	#2
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	you start a lot of threads. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2009-07-29, 07:42 PM	#3
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Rob you kill me. Come over and do the log press with me. You are using your strength on the wrong things. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-07-29, 07:43 PM	#4
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Rob, the title under your name should be ": picard:" __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-07-30, 12:52 PM	#7
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	I have only met you once so I don't have much to say other than maybe think about picking up a torque wrench. I would suggest getting one that is extremely easy to use __________________ Stuff sold by the gram is always more exciting than stuff sold by the pound. JC

2009-07-29, 07:54 PM	#5
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Blood in your urine? naw, that's normal

2009-07-30, 02:36 PM	#9
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I would suggest not touching tools at all at this point. Might be safer. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-07-31, 02:05 AM	#10
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	I dunno about all that. I needed a breaker bar to get it off, so I used one to put it on. Apparently, tripling the length of the lever triples the amount of torque on the bolt. Maybe everyone is being a little extreme, cuz I'm sure I'm not the only one to make a mistake on this board at least I'm learning from them, right? And yes, I do need a torque wrench lol

2009-07-31, 05:42 AM	#11
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	The internet never lets a mistake go unchecked. I already forgave you though. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin Last edited by 100_Percent_Juice; 2009-07-31 at 05:45 AM.

2009-07-31, 07:30 AM	#12
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Yep - just a little ribbing. You use breaker bars when there are no other options to remove something, because duty cycles or initial torque mean you need something big. Never, ever reapply something with a breaker bar - most bolts that aren't internal to the motor or strut knuckles on a Subaru are going to be 30 ft-lbs or less (lots are 10-15) and you shouldn't be putting them on with anything bigger than a standard 3/8" ratchet. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-07-31, 10:17 AM	#14
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	^Says the guy with no fingerprints? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-31, 10:20 AM	#15
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hey, I've still got 9 fingerprints. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-07-31, 12:19 PM	#16
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	Do it 9 more times, then go rob a bank or something! Haha

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