torque front diff mounts?

[wimwolf]

Hello,

Quite new here... I'm rebuilding a 1985 1.9DG syncro (trying to read all the posts before I start my own topics...
Recently, I changed the front CV boots and removed the front diff as well.

Now I'm looking for the correct torque for the Front differential mounts. (The 2 with the rubbers supporting the rear bracket)

Can't find the torque for the gearbox mounts either? (suppose this is the same)

Thanks.
Wimwolf

[syncropaddy]

Welcome to the forum ....

I am looking this up for you in the manual and all I can see is the torque for the propshaft bolts which is 35NM. There is no reference to a figure for the gearbox or diff mounts, it just says 'tighten'. Out with the 2 ft swing bar .....

Please fill in your location so we know where you are

[jebiga41]

from memory 45nm but could be wrong it is in the bentley

[Aidan]

it's not actually given but they are M10 so 45Nm, 33ftlb is correct, basically firm 17mm spanner tight no need to use an impact gun and ratchet them up like f

[wimwolf]

Thank you. 45Nm it will be.
It is a bit strange with the rubbers in between.

grts. Wimwolf

[Aidan]

there's bushes in there you're not really compressing the rubber much

[wimwolf]

I thightened the bolts @ 45 Nm. Seems to me this is a bit too much? Rubber is totaly pressed toghetter now.
Anyway, I need to replace 1 bolt because its thread is rusty and even @ 60Nm the rubbers are still very loose.

Suppose these are M10x100 (fe) 8.8?

[wimwolf]

ok, solved.

Checked again, one had no bushes anymore, replaced it.
45Nm is fine, bolts are indeed M10x100 (fe 8.8 )