How to waste $100 bucks in less than 2 minutes

[DaddyGlenn]

Had a few spare minutes so I went into the garage to put a chain tensioner oil line back on since the new sealing rings arrived yesterday. Hollow bolt to the head went on fine, oil line connection to the block under the oil pressure sender... again no problem. Hollow bolt thru the banjo fitting on the front of the chain housing cover... just fell apart like it was made of butter. Yes, I over torqued it. CR@P!!!



But wait you say. That is only an $11.00 bolt. With washers and shipping, a $20 should cover it.

But I didn't take the hint and walk away, I immediately turned to the electrical connection on the oil pressure sender that was a tad askew. ....



FUCH!! That is a $77.00 part.

I've walked away now, before I blow more money I don't have....

[ivangene]

awe - the money saving DIY projects - I have spent more time/money saving a couple bucks than I could have possibly spent having someone do them for me

on a bright note - if money can solve a problem, it isnt a problem at all.........

[vracer]

Diogenes (sp?) has found his honest man.

[hcoles]

not to pile on but..... save your money for your recent acquisition.

[brighton911]

There should be some kind of warning meter one can buy that says " don't touch anything today, it will turn out bad". I have had a time or two when I wished I had walked by instead of starting on something. All part of the magic of growin' up!

[Les Paul]

The company I worked for 30 years always had some silly slogan of the month. One was do it right the first time, I've always been a do it right the 3rd kind of guy

[Marc Bixen]

Perhaps $100 spent on a torque wrench might solve some of the issues??

[Tidybuoy]

Well, had this been me, it would have cost an additional $40 by trhowing the ratchet across the driveway and beraking it or something else.

[winders]

Originally Posted by marc bixen

perhaps $100 spent on a torque wrench might solve some of the issues??

+1000

[DaddyGlenn]

Originally Posted by Marc Bixen

Perhaps $100 spent on a torque wrench might solve some of the issues??

I was using one. What I was missing was the spec... so I guessed. And I guessed poorly. Frickin' idiotic thing to do, I know.

[Jdub]

That oil sender - when I R&R'd a numeric gauge and sender I was certain I was going to break that tab. It is hanging on for now...really sorry for your episode.

[djdsc]

Or as my son says to me, "Fix it till it breaks."

[HarryD]

My friend, we have all been there. While I know many here are advocates of a torque wrench for all connectors, I prefer a simpler way.

For non critical connections (like this one), I tighten the connector until it starts to make contact and then snug it up gently (often just a fraction of a turn) until it is firm using a short wrench. Most of the time that is adequate.

[hcoles]

Originally Posted by HarryD

My friend, we have all been there. While I know many here are advocates of a torque wrench for all connectors, I prefer a simpler way.

For non critical connections (like this one), I tighten the connector until it starts to make contact and then snug it up gently (often just a fraction of a turn) until it is firm using a short wrench. Most of the time that is adequate.

I use the same method, look at the application and tighten up to the point it makes sense, if it leaks, turn slightly more.

[TT Gasman]

No worries just get the new parts and get back on the road.

[Nickshu]

I did one of those last week...tore the boot on a brand new turbo tie rod end. Was only $31 for another new one, but felt stupid.

[Marc Bixen]

I must say, the stud/nut on the oil pressure sender is incredibly fragile. It really needs to be torqued lightly. In 30 years of wrenching I've broken two ( I think). The second one makes you feel really stupid.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Marc Bixen

Perhaps $100 spent on a torque wrench might solve some of the issues??

Really???

I dare you to scan and post the torque specification for the oil sending unit electrical connection.

Bwa ha ha ha ha.

People are human beings. I take it you never made a mistake given your depth of insight. Thanks so fu*king much. Looking forward to your next tasty treat.

Try helping folks rather than dropping a deuce on them, Slick.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by HarryD

I tighten the connector until it starts to make contact and then snug it up gently (often just a fraction of a turn) until it is firm using a short wrench.

+1

Short wrenches keep fat hands out of trouble.

[Marc Bixen]

Bob, Sorry you took it personally. What I meant was that I felt stupid when I broke my second one.