the_lily•7h ago

TIL ignoring the torque spec on flexplate bolts cost me a rebuild

Over-tightened one bolt and cracked the housing, lesson learned.

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3 Comments

henderson.mila5h ago

Tbh, my 'send it' attitude once left me with a very expensive paperweight.

veraf756h ago

Just send it, specs are for nerds.

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wade992h ago

Seriously, ignoring specs is how you end up with expensive regrets. I once avoided a disaster by cross-checking compatibility, much like @henderson.mila's cautionary tale. That minute of research saved me hundreds.

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