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sccommuter · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:53 am Post subject: FD pivot pin torgue

quick question- there's a discrepancy between Clymers and the on-line BMW manual for the left pivot pin on the FD. Clymers states tighten left hand pivot pin to 105 Nm using Loctite 242 and the on-line repair manual calls for 150Nm using Loctite 2701. Which is correct? At least they agree on 105 Nm for the right pivot pin.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject:

Well, I'd go with what the BMW manual states.
My BMW manual PDF dated 5/99 spells out 150nm for the left pivot pin and 105nm for the right pivot pin LOCKNUT. Both with the 2701 loctite.
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sccommuter · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:11 pm Post subject:

I'm using a 12/98 PDF version of the BMW manual and am inclined to agree with you. Clymers is so full of mistakes. I caught the emphasis on the right locknut. Knew it, but stated it incorrectly.
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Don Sproule · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:52 am Post subject:

I too have been using the Clymer "Book of Lies" for years. Can't trust it.

Don