Rain rail nut torque specs?

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10-28-2007, 07:48 PM
trickyrix

Rain rail nut torque specs?

Tomorrow I plan to re-torque my rain rail nuts properly (who knew there was a right way and a wrong way?:rolleyes:). I found the tightening sequence on the pointy board, but no mention of the torque specs. I'm guessing the sequence is more important than the torque, as long as I don't just tighten the bejeezus out of 'em and squash the rain rail. Any pointers?

Andy, I know you just did this - and we talked about it last Wed, but I've slept since then - so if you happen to have those specs, that would be great!

UPDATE! Well whaddaya know... I found the rain rail was slightly shifted and one of the holes had stretched a bit, causing the dribble around the mounting stud - a direct result of my Samsonite Gorilla install technique on the first pass. So I pulled all the nuts off, reset the rain rail, then reinstalled the retainers using the proper torque sequence (didn't find a baby torque wrench, so I just twisted till it felt right and they were all even)... and... lo and behold, it is now watertight!
10-28-2007, 11:46 PM
Black_devil_miata

for the rain rail, I'd just snug them and then add about half turn, maybe a little more. They dont need to be that tight, just tight enough to sell water out
10-29-2007, 05:47 AM
cam76034

It was 80 to 85 INCH LBS
10-29-2007, 08:01 AM
trickyrix

Sweet! I'll let y'all know if this fixes my little leak...
10-29-2007, 08:02 AM
Titus

Have Bean come over. I hear he is good with a torque wrench.
10-29-2007, 08:48 AM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by Titus

Have Bean come over. I hear he is good with a torque wrench.

As good as you with windshields?
10-29-2007, 08:51 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

As good as you with windshields?

Yep... we each have our own area of expertise. ;)
10-29-2007, 05:50 PM
trickyrix

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Originally Posted by Titus

Have Bean come over. I hear he is good with a torque wrench.

I didn't know you had to have a torque wrench to take your car apart and put it in a ::box::... :rolleyes:
10-30-2007, 07:42 AM
Ataim

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Originally Posted by trickyrix

I didn't know you had to have a torque wrench to take your car apart and put it in a ::box::... :rolleyes:

Or take it out of the box:D
10-30-2007, 08:37 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Have Bean come over. I hear he is good with a torque wrench.

"Did you say 40 or 14?"

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

As good as you with windshields?

Ouch!

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Originally Posted by trickyrix

::Blah::::Blah::::Blah::

::BigWhack

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Originally Posted by Ataim

Or take it out of the box:D

It's back together and running about... you'd have to ask the new owner how it's going!

Kidding, kidding...
10-30-2007, 09:01 AM
Ataim

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

[I]
"you'd have to ask the new owner how it's going!

Kidding, kidding...

Sorry, I did not know, please give my condolences to the new owner :rolleyes:
10-30-2007, 09:10 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

"Did you say 40 or 14?"

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

It's back together and running about... you'd have to ask the new owner how it's going!

Kidding, kidding...

Does it have a new clutch in it yet?
10-30-2007, 09:35 AM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

It's back together and running about... you'd have to ask the new owner how it's going!

Kidding, kidding...

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Originally Posted by Titus

Does it have a new clutch in it yet?

Well,

He didn't say it was running up & down the street. ::Banana::.. so I'd say no.
10-30-2007, 10:41 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Well,

He didn't say it was running up & down the street. ::Banana::.. so I'd say no.

Yes... it's been to the office and back several times. Although the pilot bearing squeals like a little biotch!
10-30-2007, 11:11 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Yes... it's been to the office and back several times. Although the pilot bearing squeals like a little biotch!

Wait... when did we start calling him pilot bearing?
10-30-2007, 07:14 PM
cam76034

So...did you hose it down? How did it work out?
10-31-2007, 06:27 AM
trickyrix

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Originally Posted by cam76034

So...did you hose it down? How did it work out?

OH, we're back to the original thread now?

Yep, I hosed it down thoroughly at the car wash and it's as tight as a nun's c-... er, uh... it's now waterproof.

Thanks for the torque info!
10-31-2007, 07:23 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by trickyrix

OH, we're back to the original thread now?

Captain: Damnit... we've somehow turned back on course!

Sailor at the helm: What? But I was trying to get us lost...

Captain: Well, just spin the wheel around now and see where we end up next!

This Public Service Announcement brought to you by the MME Players. Be sure to watch our upcoming production of Sammm's Broadway hit, "NMC!"
10-31-2007, 07:35 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Be sure to watch our upcoming production of Sammm's Broadway hit, "NMC!"

Cool! Who's car will be staring in it?

(Spinning the wheel as hard as I can!)
10-31-2007, 07:45 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Titus

(Spinning the wheel as hard as I can!)

Tell them what they've won Vanna! ::Daisy::
10-31-2007, 08:42 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by Titus

Cool! Who's car will be staring in it?

(Spinning the wheel as hard as I can!)

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Originally Posted by sammm

Tell them what they've won Vanna! ::Daisy::

And merrily we stroll along again, down the path to somewhere... ::Banana::
10-31-2007, 08:48 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

And merrily we stroll along again, down the path to somewhere... ::Banana::

Merrily? Sammm may be merry, but I'm not sure I want to ride that boat. Especially if Sammm is the only Mary on board.
10-31-2007, 09:09 AM
cone-cerned

If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going. Now, get with the program.

Please pay at the first window.
10-31-2007, 09:14 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

And merrily we stroll along again, down the path to somewhere... ::Banana::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLiX8sgfgQU
10-31-2007, 05:34 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by Titus

::BaHump::

What's that you say about sammmy boarding Mary? Don't tell his wife!