VTT Crank Bolt Capture install guide

[ron_s55]

Originally Posted by b_w.

Just wrapped this up from the bottom. Not too bad. Toughest was finding a combination of bits to get my torque wrench in. Used 2 70mm m8 bolts with the heads cut off. Is 25 lbs still the recommended torque? Used orange hybrid strength thread locker. Saw someone mention above going to 35.

The F80Ho video on youtube has a part where he measures the combination of sockets, adapters and wrench that fit. That saved me some time. I think it was min 3" - max 3.25" measured from the socket tip to the back of the ratchet.

I only had a 3/8" torque wrench and no combination of sockets/adapters that could fit with it, so I just torqued it by feel. Torque spec is 25 ft lb for VTT and MMR. 29 ft lb for some other brand I found.

[kxsb]

I did this last month for my friend. It took me 2.5hrs. Extremely easy tbh. I did the headless bolt method, but didnt have any on hand. You can buy this at Oreillys and put them in (I used 3), and buy the time you install the other bolts, the 3 will come off with ease. Very very easy install.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...kit/mtm0/03411

[e46tof80]

I wonder if someone could make a hub capture plate with 2 bigger holes, or alternatively you drill out two holes, to allow you to leave 2 stock bolts in place so no concern about the pulley moving, then the capture plate would be held in by the 6 other longer bolts… 🤔

[Lurcher]

So a couple of months into ownership and already have the part. Question is - with ~40k on the motor - what else should I be doing while I'm in there?

Likely doing coolant - so will pull the hoses/radiator (may do hoses as well). Assuming belts as I'll have that access - what else? Belt guard?