QIKXR6

BJC, The reason there's two different colors on the input shaft is from the case hardening process during manufacture. The outer surface (light grey ring) is made much harder which results in a stronger and wear resistant surface, with internal core that remains softer to absorb the stresses. Most oem axles and gears are heat treated by the same process.

All torque wrenches require periodic re-calibration. Depending on where in its working range it's mainly set and how often its used. Clicker style wrenches are normally stored incorrectly long term and can cause the spring to settle. For those that are unfamiliar with these tools, Never wind a clicker wrench all the way out to the stop or past the maximum rating, when stored they need to be set on the lowest numerical setting. Before use if it has been stored for a while, cycle the wrench on a low setting with a bolt held in a vice to get all the working surfaces lubricated again.

Norbar are one of the best on the market. You''ll also get an accredited calibration certificate so you know it's right. Most name brands have an accredited cal. but if your buying cheaper wrenches they can be out quite significantly even new. Digital wrenches are great but need to be calibrated regularly as the electronic load cell used to make the measurement can drift giving incorrect readings. In all honesty your better off spending your money on a decent mechanical clicker type wrench and getting it re-calibrated annually.

I don't have the manuals, was fortunate enough to get some of the factory fg torque specs for an engine rebuild a while back. Just trying to help out, I know how hard it is to get the correct specs for fg series.

FG Series wheel nuts are torqued to 135 NM (This spec is with a dry clean thread and taper) Intake manifold - Cylinder Head: 17 -24 NM (FGT & N/A) (N/A supports) Intake manifold bracket (upper): 8-12 NM (manifold and cylinder head sides) Intake manifold strut (lower): 17-24 NM (manifold and block sides) Fuel rail to manifold 8-12 NM

Sorry Guys, posted the specs for the N/A FG .....Was half asleep long day !! Factory Specs for FGXR6T Manifold to Head: 53 NM Turbo to Manifold (Stud): 30 NM Turbo to Manifold (Nut): 47 NM Dump Pipe to Turbo: 24 NM Dump Pipe Braces (Dump Pipe Upper & Lower ): 16 NM Dump Pipe Braces (Engine Block Upper & Lower ): 26 NM Heat Shields to Exhaust Manifold: 20.5 NM Heat Shields to Dump Pipe: 26 NM

FG XR6T Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head : 27 NM Lower Heat Shield: 20 NM Slip Joint: Stud 16 NM NUT 23 NM