Author Topic: Door Hinge torque spec  (Read 1279 times)

kampala

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Door Hinge torque spec
« on: April 26, 2020, 20:31:32 »
Reinstalling the doors after strip and epoxy prime. 

Does someone know the torque spec for the 13mm hinge bolts to the body and to the doors? 

Could not find them in tech manual or search.



Would appreciate the help.
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280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD

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Re: Door Hinge torque spec
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2020, 20:36:23 »
23 Nm - 204 in/lbs. - 17 Ft/lbs.
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Re: Door Hinge torque spec
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2020, 20:45:27 »
Urban

Thanks for the quick help.  Am surprised it’s so low.

Appreciated
250sl - later - manual
280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD