my water pump is ratling , anyone know the torque settings for the new one ive got, i think its 10 lb but not sure

 

cant see one in the book, do them tight but remember ther only small 10mm's and easily shear off

 

Its around 8-10 lb if i remeber correctly.

 

On a CVH?

I've never used a torque wrench, use a 1/4" drive ratchet, then you can get them tight but its VERY hard to shear them off

 

Id be more worried about stipping the aluminuim threads then snapping the head off the bolt.

 

Aluminium threads?! on...........?

 

Ah, Fook. Got all mixed up for a minute there Ermm ignore the above post please.

 

If i had a torque wrench that did torques that low i would use it, but seeing as i dont i always use the smallest ratchet possible and have never had a problem or any leaks

 

Also the haynes manual says 8-11 lb for the oil pump but I cant see the water pump torque. As they are both 6mm's (IIRC) then both should be of similar settings. Like safechav says a bit of common sense when doing them by hand and you cant go wrong.