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Aaaargh! Stripped camshaft bearing bolts

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Old 06-21-2023, 07:03 AM
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Over tightened

So I goofed up working late into the early morning hours
I turned the camshaft mounting bolts apx 1 full turn clockwise
tightening, them instead of loosening them.

I did this for the first 5 bolts from back to front until one broke
which I was able to get out with vice grips.

I have re tightened the bolts to the 84 in/lbs torque repair book indicates,
they hold and feel snug, but my question is whether I should do
something more to make sure nothing bust loose while driving?

2015 Ram 3.6L - I believe its an aluminum block/mount

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Old 06-21-2023, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by yotechy
So I goofed up working late into the early morning hours
I turned the camshaft mounting bolts apx 1 full turn clockwise
tightening, them instead of loosening them.

I did this for the first 5 bolts from back to front until one broke
which I was able to get out with vice grips.

I have re tightened the bolts to the 84 in/lbs torque repair book indicates,
they hold and feel snug, but my question is whether I should do
something more to make sure nothing bust loose while driving?

2015 Ram 3.6L - I believe its an aluminum block/mount
First place I would start is by finding a Ram forum and not registering and bumping a 17 year old thread on a Toyota forum.
Second, I'd probably put the wrenches down until learning lefty loosey righty tighty.
Third, buy an inch/lb torque wrench.
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