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Zesty · 06-02-2006, 10:19 AM

I want to unbolt the rear shoulder belts in my '92 fastback, but I want to bolt them back on eventually. What is the correct torque setting for the bolts that hold the rear shoulder belts into the car? Thanks.

projectRDM · 06-02-2006, 03:33 PM

FSM will tell you.

insane wayne · 06-02-2006, 06:56 PM

I know it's 31-42 ft. lbs. for S14s, so I guess it's probably same for S13s

Zesty · 06-02-2006, 07:09 PM

Thanks Insane Wayne. Much appreciated.

Flybert · 06-02-2006, 07:14 PM

Torque them down tight with some loctite. Nothing more you need to know. Don't be so paranoid.

Zesty · 06-03-2006, 09:18 AM

^No offense, but how is torquing(?) the rear seatbelts down to the proper specs being anything but responsible?

If you feel comfortable putting people in danger like that, that's fine. But I'm different.

My train of thought is, why even have something in there that isn't installed properly? Especially a seat belt!

I'm not the "cutting corners" type. When you have the tools to do it properly, why do it half-assed? I just don't get some people.

DTS · 06-03-2006, 10:17 AM

i highly doubt its going to make a difference if its at 31-42 or if its 60 ft lbs.

Zesty · 06-04-2006, 05:04 PM

The problem is, if there is a difference, it could cause someone to die, so I'd rather not risk it. Thanks though.

Maybe anal to some, but at least I'll sleep well at night.

projectRDM · 06-04-2006, 05:28 PM

But if they die, it's one less person alive in the World. How will the human race ever become extinct if people keep living?

Zesty · 06-04-2006, 09:28 PM

^Good point. Maybe I'll leave one of them hand-tight, and anyone who I don't particularly like I'll force to sit there.

street_white180sx · 06-05-2006, 12:03 AM

for seatbelts to be honest with you it doesnt matter. i work to a dealership and we take seatbelt fasteners out etc and to be honest with you we dont put a torque wrench to it. not everything has to be torqued to spec. the only purpose for stuff like that it so you dont damage threads etc. but on like critical stuff like engine and transmission overhauls it makes sense to torque to stuff to spec. and typically the average person will hand tighten stuff and it comes up to bout 25 30 foot pounds.

Zesty · 06-05-2006, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the input.

IMO, seatbelts are a pretty critical piece of safety equipment. I'd feel a lot better if it was torqued down to factory specs. Thanks again.

DTS · 06-10-2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zesty

Thanks for the input.

IMO, seatbelts are a pretty critical piece of safety equipment. I'd feel a lot better if it was torqued down to factory specs. Thanks again.

makesure you retorque them every 100 miles, and after making any corners since they could come out of spec...

**Phlip** · 06-10-2006, 06:05 PM

go about this one of 2 ways:
1 - remove them all, replace only the bolts that might allow water from the outside of the car in, hell with torque specs.
2 - (if you MUST have rear seat/belts) torque them til you shit your pants, then back them out a 1/4 turn

06-02-2006, 10:19 AM	#1
Zesty Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Coast California Age: 41 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Proper bolt torque for rear shoulder belts? I want to unbolt the rear shoulder belts in my '92 fastback, but I want to bolt them back on eventually. What is the correct torque setting for the bolts that hold the rear shoulder belts into the car? Thanks.

06-05-2006, 12:03 AM	#11
street_white180sx Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Age: 39 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for seatbelts to be honest with you it doesnt matter. i work to a dealership and we take seatbelt fasteners out etc and to be honest with you we dont put a torque wrench to it. not everything has to be torqued to spec. the only purpose for stuff like that it so you dont damage threads etc. but on like critical stuff like engine and transmission overhauls it makes sense to torque to stuff to spec. and typically the average person will hand tighten stuff and it comes up to bout 25 30 foot pounds. __________________ 1993 S14 Silvia Slant Top, Blitz Bov, Fmic, Catback exhaust, HKS evc 3

06-10-2006, 06:05 PM	#14
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	go about this one of 2 ways: 1 - remove them all, replace only the bolts that might allow water from the outside of the car in, hell with torque specs. 2 - (if you MUST have rear seat/belts) torque them til you shit your pants, then back them out a 1/4 turn __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

06-02-2006, 03:33 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	FSM will tell you.

06-02-2006, 06:56 PM	#3
insane wayne Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know it's 31-42 ft. lbs. for S14s, so I guess it's probably same for S13s

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Zesty Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Coast California Age: 41 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks Insane Wayne. Much appreciated.

06-02-2006, 07:14 PM	#5
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Torque them down tight with some loctite. Nothing more you need to know. Don't be so paranoid.

06-03-2006, 09:18 AM	#6
Zesty Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Coast California Age: 41 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^No offense, but how is torquing(?) the rear seatbelts down to the proper specs being anything but responsible? If you feel comfortable putting people in danger like that, that's fine. But I'm different. My train of thought is, why even have something in there that isn't installed properly? Especially a seat belt! I'm not the "cutting corners" type. When you have the tools to do it properly, why do it half-assed? I just don't get some people.

06-03-2006, 10:17 AM	#7
DTS Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Caledon East, Ontario Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i highly doubt its going to make a difference if its at 31-42 or if its 60 ft lbs.

06-04-2006, 05:04 PM	#8
Zesty Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Coast California Age: 41 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The problem is, if there is a difference, it could cause someone to die, so I'd rather not risk it. Thanks though. Maybe anal to some, but at least I'll sleep well at night.

06-04-2006, 05:28 PM	#9
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	But if they die, it's one less person alive in the World. How will the human race ever become extinct if people keep living?

06-04-2006, 09:28 PM	#10
Zesty Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Coast California Age: 41 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Good point. Maybe I'll leave one of them hand-tight, and anyone who I don't particularly like I'll force to sit there.

06-05-2006, 09:44 AM	#12
Zesty Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Coast California Age: 41 Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the input. IMO, seatbelts are a pretty critical piece of safety equipment. I'd feel a lot better if it was torqued down to factory specs. Thanks again.