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Torque is the force exerted on an object that causes he object to turn or twist. It becomes very important in industrial applications to measure this force as a means of evaluating the maximum tolerances of various components such as drive shafts and wheel lug nuts. One simple way of measuring torque involves a pipe wrench fastened to a shaft in conjunction with a spring scale.

Instructions

1

Tighten the jaws of a 12-inch pipe wrench around the shaft or pipe on which you wish to measure torque.

2

Attach the weight-end hook of a spring scale to the hole in the end of the pipe wrench.

3

Pull on the other end of the scale at a right angle to the wrench and the shaft.

4

Note the reading on the scale in pounds.

5

Multiply this weight value by the length of the wrench (one foot, or 12 inches).

6

Express your answer in foot-pounds. If the scale reads 50 pounds, multiply 50 pounds by one foot. Your torque is 50 foot-pounds.

7

Express your answer in inch-pounds. If the scale reads 50 pounds, multiply 50 pounds by 12 inches. Your torque is 600 inch-pounds.

Headliner, or the piece of fabric along the top of the interior of a car, can sometimes become undone, sag and come down inside the vehicle, making it distracting when driving and generally unattractive. When this happens inside a Volkswagon Jetta there are a number of different techniques you can use to replace or reattach this headliner with glue.

Metal to Fabric Glue

When reattaching a small section of headliner, make sure the glue you use works to connect metal to fabric effectively. Most heavy-duty super glues will do this effectively, but make sure you are not wasting your money on something that wont hold up over time. Spread this heavy-duty glue around the edges of the ceiling of the automobile in order to attach the cloth to the metal frame of the Volkswagon itself. Hold it in place for a minute or two to make sure it is going to stick, wiping away any extra glue that squeezes out so that it doesnt get on the interior of your car.

Spray Glue

Using spray glue is a good way to totally replace the headliner in your Volkswagon Jetta in a quick and efficient manner. Remove all of the foam and headliner material from the ceiling of the car and lay it out on a clean workspace surface. Spray the headliner with glue and wrap cloth, felt or replacement headliner over the structure which holds the headliner to the ceiling of the car. The part which attaches to the headliner material can then be reinstalled on the ceiling with the new headliner attached.

Allow Glue Ventilation

When doing any of these headliner repairs or replacements in your Volkswagon Jetta using glue, make sure there is proper ventilation within the car, by opening the sun roof or rolling the windows down. Not only will it help the glue to dry and hold the headliner in place faster, but it will also allow you to breathe easier, so youre not inhaling noxious fumes which come from most glues, especially spray glues. Wear a mask to keep from inhaling airborne toxins.

You can reset the oil and engine lights on your 2003 BMW X5 using the ignition key. Most people think you need to take your BMW to the dealership to have your car serviced and the lights reset, but you dont. Its a simple fix you can do right in your home garage. The Check Oil and Service Engine Soon lights illuminate on the vehicles instrument panel when the OBD, or on-board diagnostics, computer reads a trouble code sent from sensors positioned throughout the vehicle. Although you need to use an OBD scanner read the codes, you dont need one to reset the lights and turn them off.

Instructions

1

Sit in the drivers seat, close the door and fasten your seat belt.

2

Press the odometer button with your left thumb while simultaneously putting the key into the ignition and turning it to the "Accessory" position.

3

Keep pressing down on the odometer button until the light on the dashboard starts to flash and the word "Reset" appears.

4

Let go of the odometer button, then push it in again and hold it.

5

Let go of the button for the last time and look for five green lights to appear on the dash to let you know the system has been reset.