Subframe mount bolt torque, The abscate method. Part 985111

MDK · Post by **MDK** » 10 Jul 2019, 12:31

So, abscate. I took your advice ( which I do most of the time) and just got done checking my subframe bolts. So the 2 front ones...nothing, but the rears...eh. if you have 360 degree radius..the passenger rear one I turn about a 1/4th of the way. The driver's rear about 3/4's of a turn. Check..check ..check it!!

Post by **abscate** » 10 Jul 2019, 13:26

YIKES!!!

For reference, this is about (ahem) if we should follow VIDA and use new subframe bolts

cough, cough, cough...

The method

This probably is a place where you should use new Torque to Yield (stretch) bolts

If you are scraping by, at least punch mark all four with two marks and then watch them with the abscate formula

Drive a day, inspect
Drive a week, inspect
Drive a month, inspect
three months, inspect
Six months - they are proclaimed to be safely attached and staying in.

You might get bored with all that inspection, buy new ones and torque them to spec. They make great birthday presents

Link to the original work

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=90133

Post by **abscate** » 10 Jul 2019, 13:37

PS - I don't think I have to say this, but if they DO move, you have to reset the inspection calendar.

I feel better now.

MDK · Post by **MDK** » 10 Jul 2019, 16:51

Yeah abscate...you know I've watched the shop drop the subframe bolts about half way to lower the K member so to access the oil cooler lines...never seen them replace the bolts. They just ran them back up. Hmm. I'm a little apprehensive of over tightening them. So I'll check them later. I'm either fearless or oblivious..not sure which. MDK over and out.

Post by **abscate** » 11 Jul 2019, 03:35

I remember looking into what the final torque is on a these with 100 Nm plus 120 angle and got a number like 450 Nm, almost 5x initial torque. I didn’t measure them on my P2 clutch job; I used assembly lubed and punchmarked/inspected though.

.you know I've watched the shop drop the subframe bolts about half way to lower the K member so to access the oil cooler lines...never seen them replace the bolts.

Wow. Their insurance company might be making a big payout someday. This probably underscores the need to work with an independent who knows these cars well. Im afraid to ask if they just air gunned them on and then walked away.

MDK · Post by **MDK** » 14 Jul 2019, 18:35

450 NM?...wow. as far as these guys... yeah...air gun idiots

MDK · Post by **MDK** » 14 Jul 2019, 19:28

Abscate.. your le menche! 450 nanameters=331.0297 foot pounds. Thanks to to a French guy in the 1600's who came up with the metric system... probably to oppose the British... who knows..what a world. sheesh ..Gabriel Mouton 1670

Post by **abscate** » 16 Jul 2019, 04:34

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... 11#fitment

Added part number to thread title for reference

$8 at FCP

Post by **ZionXIX** » 31 Jan 2026, 11:10

$15 now at FCP

Post by **abscate** » 01 Feb 2026, 18:56

ZionXIX wrote: ↑31 Jan 2026, 11:10 $15 now at FCP

Well they do stretch and inflate….