compressor wheel nut torque setting

[theflyingbrick]

Does any body know how tight the nut is supposed to be that holds the compressor wheel on?? Its a 19t if that makes a difference??

[Yosser]

It's 40 inch pounds or 4.5 NM. You'll need a torque screwdriver, or similar, to go down to such a low figure.

[theflyingbrick]

It's 40 inch pounds or 4.5 NM. You'll need a torque screwdriver, or similar, to go down to such a low figure.

top man thankyou very muchly sir ;) i never rebuilt the turbo and its already on the car but it feels too tight if that makes sense,and i just remember turning the compressor wheel and thinking it was a tad to tight so im gonna whip it off and check it over.......best get my brolly out the boot lol

[Redbrick]

It's 40 inch pounds or 4.5 NM. You'll need a torque screwdriver, or similar, to go down to such a low figure.

+1

Be very careful. I've read a thread by 'dooby' where he explains the process and the pitfalls.