2010 M8 crapped out

[ippielb]

I know the power valves are 8 ft lbs and blue loctite I can't remember what the reeds are.

 

[moyiesledhead]

I know the power valves are 8 ft lbs and blue loctite I can't remember what the reeds are.

About half the time you'll strip the holes out if you torque those power valve bolts to 8 ft lbs. Been there, done that, tapped more than one of them out to 1/4-20 NC to get them back together. Now I just snug them up with a 1/4" drive ratchet and blue locktite. Don't have my manual handy, but I suspect the reed cages being the same size bolts are the same torque spec....same aluminum too, so probably the same problem.

 

[ippielb]

About half the time you'll strip the holes out if you torque those power valve bolts to 8 ft lbs. Been there, done that, tapped more than one of them out to 1/4-20 NC to get them back together. Now I just snug them up with a 1/4" drive ratchet and blue locktite. Don't have my manual handy, but I suspect the reed cages being the same size bolts are the same torque spec....same aluminum too, so probably the same problem.

Next time try heli coils. I did my cylinder head bolts with heli coils I feel a lot safer now

 

[stuckenough]

About half the time you'll strip the holes out if you torque those power valve bolts to 8 ft lbs. Been there, done that, tapped more than one of them out to 1/4-20 NC to get them back together. Now I just snug them up with a 1/4" drive ratchet and blue locktite. Don't have my manual handy, but I suspect the reed cages being the same size bolts are the same torque spec....same aluminum too, so probably the same problem.

I finally broke down and downloaded the service manual ($4.99) online. According to the manual...96 inch lbs. or 8 ft. Lbs which I did and by the grace of someone...non stripped!
Now that being said...one of the exhaust studs came out when I was taking off the Y pipe. I tightened it back in again, although it doesn't feel as snug as the others.
Guess I'll ride it a bit to see if it leaks...but hoping it won't.

thanks everyone for all the valuable advise��

 

[moyiesledhead]

Next time try heli coils. I did my cylinder head bolts with heli coils I feel a lot safer now

Nah. 1/4" tap and a standard bolt work just fine. Cylinder head.....ya, I'd use a heli coil for sure.

 

[Uptown]

Ya heard of the reeds breaking but have never seen that bad! lol good to know.
i changed mine to boysen rage cages around 3000km. Stockers still look ok, tiny chip at the ends of the reeds.
the stocker reeds are a bit pricey so i put the dough towards the rage cages. Runs goooooood.

 

[stuckenough]

I know the power valves are 8 ft lbs and blue loctite I can't remember what the reeds are.

Bought manual...reeds are the same.