I might look into having Toasty's help. As of right now, I got it back together with red thread locker from Permatex. To be completely honest, I do not know if I got it to the full 135 or not as I went through several softening cycles, then got to a point that SORT of felt like my torque wrench's trip point but my arms were numb and I can't be sure. I let it sit for a couple of hours for the thread lock to set, and just now started it and drove it around the block before putting it in the garage (it's been in the street the last two days). Everything seemed OK I think. By that I mean I felt a slight vibration at idle, and there seemed to be a lot of noise from the belts but at the moment I have no idea if there really is any more than before. It's equally possible that I am being overly critical because it's made me paranoid. I certainly would have been happier if it would have gotten tighter and tighter with no shifts at all until my wrench said I was good or I could pull no more. I am going to check tension a little later when it cools down again though. Maybe make a pros and cons list of getting someone to help me do an insert anyway just for more peace of mind.


'95 Montero SR 3.5L, Trail Gear Sliders, Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper, 33x12.5 Duratracs, much more in the works....