Thread: I just got a supra turbo i need help please!!!
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Old 03-04-2010, 02:24 AM   #127
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Originally Posted by turbophil View Post
Hi the screws dont need to be that tight, thats why they have those heads ,the gaskets have gone hard from from age and need replaceing,
Indeed, and over tightening can ruin a good seal. The torque spec is 23 INCH lbs... NOT ft lbs. Hand tight is pretty much it; Hence the philips screws versus bolts.
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