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Sep 6, 2002 | 09:08 AM

Mikey

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From: Carl Junction, MO

need quick help (easy question about alternator)

i just installed a pulley kit...but know i don't know what to torque the alternator nut to. any clues...i did a search on MSN and found 80-110 N/m ...does that sound about right?

Sep 6, 2002 | 09:19 AM

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http://www.rx7s.com/tandrracing/priv...shopmanual.htm

Click on Engine Electrical System. Check page 12 of that section.

Sep 6, 2002 | 09:24 AM

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From: Carl Junction, MO

if i wasn't straight i'd kiss ya! thanks!

for future searchers... 84-107 ft-lbs

water pump pulley is 70-104 ft-lbs

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Sep 6, 2002 | 09:38 AM

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Basically with that range the manual is saying as tight as you can hand wrench it.

Sep 6, 2002 | 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by Mikey
if i wasn't straight i'd kiss ya! thanks!

for future searchers... 84-107 ft-lbs

water pump pulley is 70-104 ft-lbs

An ehand shake will do.

Sep 7, 2002 | 03:00 AM

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Water pump pulley has 4 bolts 10 mm you tighten yours to 70 to 104 ft-lbs if you wish ,I would tell any one that about 8 ft -lbs will do . If you have 10mm bolts that will take 70 ft -lbs I will wont to buy some.