RMM Torque Numbers

[BiigMe]

So I'm going to install my new RMM today or tomorrow, and I don't know torque specs... I've seen mountune say 24Nm which seems super low, and people say 50 ft-lb (~70Nm) and I'm just wondering which is right, I don't want to fuck this up so anyone know what its supposed to be?

 

[CanadianGuy]

So I'm going to install my new RMM today or tomorrow, and I don't know torque specs... I've seen mountune say 24Nm which seems super low, and people say 50 ft-lb (~70Nm) and I'm just wondering which is right, I don't want to fuck this up so anyone know what its supposed to be?

Mountune is correct. If you are concerned add for medium strength (removal) thread lock. Remember the block is aluminium and over torquing will mess up the threads. You will also see when removing them they are low torque.

 

[BiigMe]

Well in this thread:
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/threads/1389-Cobb-Rear-Motor-Mount-for-Fiesta-ST-Installed-Review/page8

They say that Ford recommends 50 lb-ft for the bolts, which sounds a bit better than what Mountune says. I mean Mtune doesn't even have you torque it down to 18 lb-ft, which is less than the Oil drain Plug torque specs... Either way what do you recomend for thread lock? Blue Locktite OK? I also saw someone say something about copper grease is that necessary?

 

[CanadianGuy]

Grease it if you want (I did). And thread lock blue is always a good idea as it will actually prevent the bolt from seizing.

 

[BiigMe]

Grease it if you want (I did). And thread lock blue is always a good idea as it will actually prevent the bolt from seizing.

So should I use copper grease, loctite or both?

 

[CanadianGuy]

So should I use copper grease, loctite or both?

Just the picture on the bolt thread.

 

[BiigMe]

Just the picture on the bolt thread.

Gonna assume autocorrect doesn't like loctite, either way thanks bud!

 

[CanadianGuy]

Gonna assume autocorrect doesn't like loctite, either way thanks bud!

Yup. Thread lock on the bolt thread. Helps to keep it snug and keep it from seizing. I know it counter intuitive but rust/oxidization is worst the loctite.

 

[Racer83L]

I put blood sweat and tears on mine. holding up great.
oh and I torqued it down to "that feels tight enough"

 

[OffTheWall503]

When I installed my Breedt mount, they recommended 50 ft/lbs for the two large bolts. I followed that and applied anti-seize grease.