Just found your video 10 years after you posted it. I had to buy a torque angle gauge for some torque to yield bolts on my upper control arms. I wasn't sure how to zero it out or what the arm was for, so thanks for clearly and concisely explaining it. Tackling my project tomorrow, thanks!
Despite wrenching on cars for the past 20 years, I'd never heard of a torque angle gauge before today while working on my car (always something new to learn!) Thanks a ton for the quick, concise, informative video Robert! Well done!
I’m almost in the same exact boat here, my good torque wrench broke when I was cranking like 180 ft lbs on a big ol nut and I didn’t want to guess… so I found this exact type in my bottom drawer of one of my boxes lolol…. and then you go look up how to use them and find 30 min videos breaking down the calculations of density between various metals etc. greatly appreciate the simplicity of your video
I'm 71 years old, and have worked on my own cars since my very first car, before that, I helped my dad work on cars, including tearing down and overhauling various engines, including honing the cylinders, hand-grinding the valves with a spinner and valve grinding compound, etc. Being "old school", and having worked on everything except imports, I had never had to use a torque angle gauge before. Everything i had ever worked on required "X" ft. lbs. of torque for the head bolts and other critical bolts. My mother's 1999 Honda Accord LX, 2.3 liter 4-cylinder engine is the first one I've had to change the head gasket on that requires a torque angle gauge; so I had no idea how to actually use one. Rather than fumble around figuring it out for myself and maybe breaking the gauge in the process, I looked it up and was led to your video. That turned out to be the best decision. I love the way you get right down to business and explain the process and the best way to go about it. After seeing this video, I subscribed to your channel, and I added your video to my Auto Repair playlist. I will be recommending your video to friends and family, on and off of social media. Thank you, Robert, for a well-made video. I wish they had a "thumbs up" and a "big ol' thumbs up". I would definitely give you a "big ol' thumbs up". ;)
Very well explained! I've always done 90 degree TTY bolts, but now I've got to do 80 degree and 51 degree LS main bearing caps. Thank you for making this video explaining how to use this torque angle gauge.
Thanks for the video, like a lot of others in the comments I've been wrenching for years at home and just came across the need for "torque angle". Appreciate the time you took to make a quick explanation
Signed in specifically just to thank you for posting this video. Really helped me for installing the heads on my 01 silverado 4.8. Thank you. It helped so much. Thanx thanx thanx
Very informative, quick and to the point without a lot of extra BS or self promotion. I had never used a torque angle indicator but now I know how. It's so simple. Thank you.
Just what i needed. I got the angle degree gauge the other day and was wondering what this L shaped pin was about. Thoguth it might be some kind of locking mechanism but wasn't sure. Now I am. Thanks for the upload
Nice job. Very lean style with practical application knowledge. This gets the information out and I did not have to slog through tons of theory to learn. I can always read more if I need it. It feels like you know how to learn and that makes you a great teacher. Thank you very much!
Helped me understand what the L tool or handle is for on the gauge, thanks. I'm doing a lifter job on my chevy 5.3 and instead of needing a $179 digital torgue wrench I can use this 10 dollar tool for the angle. I have a 3/8 digital torgue gauge for the 22 pound initial first round and the rest are 90 degree turns which this tool will accomplish nicely.
Thanks for posting this. I have the same one but it didn't come with any instructions. I didn't know you had to use the "stop". I was trying without it and the dial wouldn't move at all Lol. simple things like that :)
Hello, pardon my ignorance, and especially if my question has already been answered in the 526+ Comments: I've always tightened automotive fasteners to a specified ft-lb/Nm using a normal torque wrench. For this torque gauge calibrated in degrees, why is the "angle" chosen to be 130 degrees vs some other angle? And how does the specific angle relate to the actual torque (ft-lb/Nm) applied to the fastener? Is there an equation or cross-reference table that relates the measured angle to actual the torque being applied? Thanks in advance for helping to educate me.
Thanks for the followup. So, is the specific ANGLE (130deg, 90deg, etc) 1:07 specified for each bolt type individually? Is is 130degree angle you mention A STANDARD for any and all fasteners? Eg like turning in a spark plug an additional 1/4-1/2 turn to compress the washers in the plug when being installed new?
Ya, I have a question. I thought I had this tool figured out, but here's what I ran into. I rotated 90 degrees on a head bolt, then felt the needle "fall back" a few degrees after letting go on the breaker bar. So, do I over rotate past the degree on gauge so that it falls back to 90?
very well explained. For years Caterpillar used 120 degree or what we called 2 flats.. Now my Nissan has a degrees to turn 150 degrees.. so I picked up one of these angle gauges.. 150 degrees twice is a lot of turn but the initial torque is only 29 ftlbs...thanks for explaining the gauge
Do you think is there big difference if you turn one or couple bolt more than 130 degrees? Like 140 degrees? We did that same thing but my friend hold that stopper and I turned with breaker bar. Every bolt is minium 125 or 130. I think its good to go. In the future, we will use that technique.
@Robert DIY Thanks man!! i'm doing a head job on a SAAB and never even heard of this tool until i was looking through the WIS. How was working on the Volvo by the way??
Thanks my friend. I'd always just been holding that little handle as still as I could. Its worked well that way but I'm only turning 90 degrees for my application so it wasn't that hard. Any farther and where I'd have to reposition myself might lend itself to disturb the gauge and then heaven help me to know where it stopped at! lol Never thought to brace it on a bolt like that. Oh well...learn something new every day here at youtube university!
Just found your video 10 years after you posted it. I had to buy a torque angle gauge for some torque to yield bolts on my upper control arms. I wasn't sure how to zero it out or what the arm was for, so thanks for clearly and concisely explaining it. Tackling my project tomorrow, thanks!
You're welcome! I hope it all works out for you.
Despite wrenching on cars for the past 20 years, I'd never heard of a torque angle gauge before today while working on my car (always something new to learn!) Thanks a ton for the quick, concise, informative video Robert! Well done!
thanks for watching.
I’m almost in the same exact boat here, my good torque wrench broke when I was cranking like 180 ft lbs on a big ol nut and I didn’t want to guess… so I found this exact type in my bottom drawer of one of my boxes lolol…. and then you go look up how to use them and find 30 min videos breaking down the calculations of density between various metals etc. greatly appreciate the simplicity of your video
Someone who actually knows how to use a torque angle gauge. You explained it very well, good job. Thanks for making this.........
You are welcome!
Very well explained! I had no idea how to use this, and in 4 minutes, I know exactly how to use one.
+Subway Guy Nice, thanks for watching.
Same.
Lol you must be pretty dumb
I'm 71 years old, and have worked on my own cars since my very first car, before that, I helped my dad work on cars, including tearing down and overhauling various engines, including honing the cylinders, hand-grinding the valves with a spinner and valve grinding compound, etc. Being "old school", and having worked on everything except imports, I had never had to use a torque angle gauge before. Everything i had ever worked on required "X" ft. lbs. of torque for the head bolts and other critical bolts.
My mother's 1999 Honda Accord LX, 2.3 liter 4-cylinder engine is the first one I've had to change the head gasket on that requires a torque angle gauge; so I had no idea how to actually use one. Rather than fumble around figuring it out for myself and maybe breaking the gauge in the process, I looked it up and was led to your video. That turned out to be the best decision.
I love the way you get right down to business and explain the process and the best way to go about it. After seeing this video, I subscribed to your channel, and I added your video to my Auto Repair playlist. I will be recommending your video to friends and family, on and off of social media.
Thank you, Robert, for a well-made video. I wish they had a "thumbs up" and a "big ol' thumbs up". I would definitely give you a "big ol' thumbs up". ;)
thanks for your kind words and for watching.
@@RobertDIY You're welcome. You deserve the good words. Watching your video was my pleasure.
Very well explained! I've always done 90 degree TTY bolts, but now I've got to do 80 degree and 51 degree LS main bearing caps. Thank you for making this video explaining how to use this torque angle gauge.
you are welcome.
Thanks for the video, like a lot of others in the comments I've been wrenching for years at home and just came across the need for "torque angle". Appreciate the time you took to make a quick explanation
Glad I could help
Signed in specifically just to thank you for posting this video. Really helped me for installing the heads on my 01 silverado 4.8. Thank you. It helped so much. Thanx thanx thanx
pablocruisefromsocal You are welcome. Thank you so much for watching and sharing.
Thank you, Robert. The first time I've used a gauge and your video is perfect.
Phil, England
Phil Oldham Thank you for watching.
Same as most others, I was clueless and you taught me quick and easy! Thanks a ton man, keep it up!
+Alex Walsh thank you for watching.
Very informative, quick and to the point without a lot of extra BS or self promotion. I had never used a torque angle indicator but now I know how. It's so simple. Thank you.
You are welcome.
Wrenched on cars for years and I'm glad I stumbled on this video instead of spending a few $100 on a torque wrench. What an angle finder
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
After 10 years of posting this, I want to say thank you 🎉
You're very welcome!
Thank you. You gave a clear explanation about how to hold the gauge steady while tightening to the proper angle. Nice job.
you are welcome.
Clear and straight to the point. Thanks bro. Greetings from Poland.
thanks for watching.
Great video, simple and direct to the subject without any excess commentary.
+Charles Kettering Thanks for watching.
Very informative video. Doing my third headgasket and this'll be first time I need to use torque Angle Gauge. Thanks Robert.
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Short, sweet and to the point. No bs filler unlike some RUclipsrs.
Thanks for watching
Robert, thank you for the simple use explanation for using a torque gauge.
You are welcome
Very well done and exactly what I needed. I bought the gauge and there are no directions with it at all.
Thanks again Robert!
John R McLellan, CH You are welcome.
Thank you for this... 7 years ago and still being watched... Thumbs up
thanks for watching.
Thanks for your support. 👍🏾
Very clear , Thank you kind sir.
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Finally a video that dhows to properly use tool without 15 minutes off look at me; PERFECT!!!
LOL You are welcome.
Going to be using this on an upcoming project for a crank pulley. Thanks for the succinct explanation
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As usual, Robert DIY is spot on, and super-informative! Thanks, as always!
You are welcome
Just what i needed. I got the angle degree gauge the other day and was wondering what this L shaped pin was about. Thoguth it might be some kind of locking mechanism but wasn't sure. Now I am. Thanks for the upload
+Kaktus Jack You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Excellent demonstration! Thank you for simplifying this procedure with crystal clear instructions.
+MrJoeyvvv you are welcome.
I appreciate the clear, concise explanation.
You are welcome
Robert, you're a lifesaver as always!
thanks.
Nice job. Very lean style with practical application knowledge. This gets the information out and I did not have to slog through tons of theory to learn. I can always read more if I need it. It feels like you know how to learn and that makes you a great teacher. Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching.
Great segment on how to use the angle gauge thank you.
You are welcome
Helped me understand what the L tool or handle is for on the gauge, thanks. I'm doing a lifter job on my chevy 5.3 and instead of needing a $179 digital torgue wrench I can use this 10 dollar tool for the angle. I have a 3/8 digital torgue gauge for the 22 pound initial first round and the rest are 90 degree turns which this tool will accomplish nicely.
Thanks for watching and sharing.
A very good, straight forward video. This is much appreciated. Moreover, this video helped me.
Glad it helped, thanks for watching.
Been asking a lot of people and you in 4 minutes Made me understand, thanks.
You are welcome
Perfect video. exactly what I was looking for as there were no directions and this is my first time rebuilding an engine.
Alan P. Cool, glad you found it.
Excellent tutorial! Like others said, simple & direct. Many thanks.
You are welcome.
is that star stamp on your hand from the salvage yard when you get in...??
" waiting to run down the isle like price is right".. lol
Yep. 😅
thank you sir, i am from mexico and your video help me out a lot. thank your very much.
+Omar Torres Sustaita you are welcome.
Fantastic ,, i wish ALL how to`s could be as simple and plain English as this
+Elize Freeman Thanks for watching.
Just what I wanted to know. Nice video, straight up to the point. Thanks a lot.
you are welcome.
That was a phenomenal explanation on how to. Thank you so much 👍
you are welcome.
Good vid. I bought one of those from Vatozone and the dial was slipping. I got the
LISLE torque gauge #28100 and it is so much easier to use.
Good deal, thanks for sharing.
Very good video and well explained how to use the tool correctly
Glad you liked it
Realmente muy buena explicación amigo. fue de mucha ayuda gracias.
you are welcome.
Thanks for posting this. I have the same one but it didn't come with any instructions. I didn't know you had to use the "stop". I was trying without it and the dial wouldn't move at all Lol. simple things like that :)
I didn't get it either my first time or two.
Thank you very much sir, I didn't know how to use this thing till i watch you.
Joseph Upali Thanks for watching.
Nice video! Learned how to use the tool. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job! Thanks, Robert. Couldn't figure out what that black stop bar was for...
Thanks for watching.
What a great video! Simple, to-the-point. Thanks!
You are welcome.
Nice one Rob. Good video, direct and too the point. Cheers.
Thanks for watching.
AWESOMELY Illustrated!!!
Thanks for watching.
Good job, I see many negative reviews for these gauges on Amazon, guess they dont know how to work them.
Some are junk.
Thanks for posting this video Robert!
You are welcome.
Very clear and to the point, excellent video!
Chris Prosser Thanks for watching.
Hello, pardon my ignorance, and especially if my question has already been answered in the 526+ Comments: I've always tightened automotive fasteners to a specified ft-lb/Nm using a normal torque wrench. For this torque gauge calibrated in degrees, why is the "angle" chosen to be 130 degrees vs some other angle? And how does the specific angle relate to the actual torque (ft-lb/Nm) applied to the fastener? Is there an equation or cross-reference table that relates the measured angle to actual the torque being applied? Thanks in advance for helping to educate me.
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Always used with one time use bolts.
Thanks for the followup.
So, is the specific ANGLE (130deg, 90deg, etc) 1:07 specified for each bolt type individually? Is is 130degree angle you mention A STANDARD for any and all fasteners? Eg like turning in a spark plug an additional 1/4-1/2 turn to compress the washers in the plug when being installed new?
Very good instruction like a teacher❤
thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video, really well explained, I've got the same angle guage that I'll be using this week to fit the head to my xc90 d5
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Thank you my friend for the video and for the time you give us to anyone 👍😎
You are welcome.
Very good video. Explanation very clear.
+Darwin Smith Thanks for watching.
Nice work: Well done and well explained. Many thanks!
+Querencias7 you are welcome.
Robert you are the best
Thanks for watching
are degree values equivalent to Nm values? what is the difference?
No. angle torque is designed to properly stretch the bolts.
Very helpful, I forgot how to use it but now I remember
cool
Good explanation/demonstration. Thanks
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Very easy and simple instructions thanks for the video, it helped me a lot.
Ian Mccrabbe Good deal.
Thanks for the post Robert.
You're very welcome
simple and informative, just like how the experts do their things 😁👌
Thanks for watching
Nice stuff. Very well explained
Glad you liked it!
Great Job Robert! Thanks!
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Thanks I needed this info for re assembling a head onto my 4t2
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Wonderful information. Thanks a bunch.
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Great Video ! Very Easy To Understand
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Thanks Robert, very well explained. Great video.
Have a great Christmas : )
+Tony Waldron You to Tony.
Ya, I have a question. I thought I had this tool figured out, but here's what I ran into. I rotated 90 degrees on a head bolt, then felt the needle "fall back" a few degrees after letting go on the breaker bar. So, do I over rotate past the degree on gauge so that it falls back to 90?
no
Thanks man! Worked as said! Great video
You're welcome!
Hey man thanks for easy instructions.
Any time!
R these torque wrench function the opposite if we want to open bolt
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Very nice video man! Hello Brazil Watching
brunoadmrj Good deal. Thank you.
You are the man keep doing your thing
Thanks for watching
is there a chart for converting angles to torque?
Huh? 🤣🤣🤣
thanks this helped me with my engine build!
Glad you found the video. Thanks for watching.
Simple and easily understandable. Thank you!
pr0xZen Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much excellent demonstration
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Concise and to the point! Thanks!!!
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very well explained. For years Caterpillar used 120 degree or what we called 2 flats.. Now my Nissan has a degrees to turn 150 degrees.. so I picked up one of these angle gauges.. 150 degrees twice is a lot of turn but the initial torque is only 29 ftlbs...thanks for explaining the gauge
You are welcome.
Do you think is there big difference if you turn one or couple bolt more than 130 degrees? Like 140 degrees? We did that same thing but my friend hold that stopper and I turned with breaker bar. Every bolt is minium 125 or 130. I think its good to go. In the future, we will use that technique.
Should not be a problem.
Always love your informational videos. Thanks for the useful tips!
You are welcome
Great help as no instructions on the item bought from Machine Mart !
Glad it helped!
Your video was very usefull to me, thank you sir.
You are welcome
Can you use only angle torqu if you dont have torque wrench?
No
What if your manual shows you Newton meters how do i need to know what angle do i have to tighten it?
NM is not an angle torque
Thank you for sharing. I've never used one and was curious how they worked. Stay safe.
Cool
Very helpful thank you Robert.
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Thank you very much now I feel confident enough too use it
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What happen if I haven t got space to anchor that L shape little black bar while tighten a crankcase puller, what should I do Robert??
I have no idea.
Happy Christmas 🎄 Thanks 👍
God has bless you thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
@Robert DIY Thanks man!! i'm doing a head job on a SAAB and never even heard of this tool until i was looking through the WIS. How was working on the Volvo by the way??
Not bad. Doing a cylinder head job today.
Thanks for watching
I always wondered what these were for good video! subbed!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks my friend. I'd always just been holding that little handle as still as I could. Its worked well that way but I'm only turning 90 degrees for my application so it wasn't that hard. Any farther and where I'd have to reposition myself might lend itself to disturb the gauge and then heaven help me to know where it stopped at! lol Never thought to brace it on a bolt like that. Oh well...learn something new every day here at youtube university!
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Huge help!!!!!!
Thank you,
Jerry
You are welcome