Torque wrench(s) needed for Z32 TT Engine assembly/disassembly

JohnJakes · Post by **JohnJakes** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm

Hey guys,

I’m wondering what torque wrench(s) I’ll need for any project in my Z32. I don’t currently own any and I’m doing my shopping now so I’d like to get everything I’d need. Even better if I can do an all in one. Thanks!

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:59 pm

None needed for disassembly, but you'll want one to put it back together properly.

A torque wrench is a one-item purchase. Get a 1/2" drive torque wrench, and grab some 1/2" to 3/8" adapters so you can use all of your sockets.

Here's a good starter wrench: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-2-I ... 88&sr=1-20

Hope that answers your question.

Post by **scottgas** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:20 pm

Watch which 1/2" model you buy. Some go lower than others and it isn't good to use a torque wrench at its limits. If building an engine get a 3/8" model also.

Post by **NolimitZ32** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:35 am

I was forced to get a in/oz torque wrench when I started working on Bimmers. Really flimsy bolts everywhere.

Post by **scottgas** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:26 am

I used in/oz torque wrenches at Lockheed on the space program. Had never heard of one before that. It looked like a nut driver with a dial indicator on it

Post by **NolimitZ32** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:42 am

BMW uses a lot of low strength/torque bolts down to 2mm on a lot of crucial components so rather than guess, after beheading a few fasteners I broke down and bought one. Mine is a bit beefier though, just looks like a little version of the big guy.

Post by **scottgas** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:28 am

Shocking BMW would use stuff like that

Post by **NolimitZ32** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:11 pm

Its all calculated, if installed per the design the fasteners don't fail, its when bear hands get their hands on them that problems start haha.

Post by **scottgas** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:52 pm

Still odd that a car would have fasteners so small that they got torqued with in/oz. The things we used in/oz onwere small electronic pieces with very small fasteners, #4 or smaller

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