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toolmanmike said
Just asking, do you guys torque every bolt to spec? I just answered a thread.

I do for all the engine bolt that have a torque spec...

They take the time, effort, and money to develop torques specs for a reason... I have been involved in developing torque specs myself a few times...

That's the only way to make sure that it is tight enough and won't come loose in the future. and also not to over torque and weaken the bolt....

Torquing to spec is the only way to get the proper clamp load on the joint that you are tightening...