Torque Wrench Pipe
Properly Re-Torquing Bolts in hard to reach places?
I am removing the front exhaust pipe from my 1986 300ZX. It is held on to the exhaust manifold by 3 studs. What I want to know is if there is any way to properly retorque the studs without a torque wrench. I have a torque wrench but some of those bolts are difficult to reach with a torque wrench, and I know for sure one would be very difficult to even get to.
I wouldn't worry about torquing it. But if you really feel the need, torque the one(s) you can, then just tighten the others you can't reach with the torque wrench as close as you can by feel. It's just the downpipe to manifold bolts, not something that is drastically important to correctly torque like head bolts. And I would recommend a coat of antiseize on the studs.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
 Ridgid 14988 Torque Wrench for No Hub Cast-Iron Soil Pipe Couplings Model 904 US $46.31 
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