Oil Change... DIY

[Rocky]

Oh sorry. I used the wrong term. I've read on some other forums that the weeping is a common problem on and around my year of bike. Just thought if I was going through all the trouble to fix it, I might as well get all new bits. If the parts look to be in good shape, I'll just keep them for spares. I'm beginning to understand why mechanics and the like are hoarders by nature.

Ive looked all around for a torque wrench that reads such low pounds if pressure to no avail. I suppose I can find one online.

Don't worry about using the wrong word. It's all part of the learning process. None of us were born with this information already in our heads. But you did alarm us this time
If you are looking for a torque wrench that reads in low figures, you may have to buy one that reads in inch pounds. There are two scales on the wrench; inch pounds and Newton Meters. It's easy to do the conversion. If you go that route, I can easily tell you what the conversions are. It's simple math and you can also find it easily on the internet.
My smaller wrench only reads up to 29 NM which is 250 inch pounds.
I've been using my "inch pound" settings for the many smaller nuts and bolts on all my bikes for years.
It pays to write the numbers down to save you lots of time in the future.
Of course, you could simply use NM settings and forget all that conversion stuff. I just prefer to use inches and pounds.

 

[R.Hawks]

Here's a free torque converter you can download.
http://www.belknaptools.com/support-library/torque-conversion-calculator/

 

[CarlS]

I got my small torque wrench from Sears - but that was 11 years ago.

 

[Rocky]

I got my small torque wrench from Sears - but that was 11 years ago.

I did too and it seems accurate enough.
Torque wrenches need to be handled and used with respect. They are both strong and delicate so don't throw them around or drop them.
After you're finished using them, return the setting back to zero to take the pressure off the spring and store it in any case it may have come in. If there is no case, store it safely in a drawer or anyplace it won't be abused.
Used and handled with respect, these wrenches will serve you a long time.

 

[golfingirl]

Thanks for all the tips on a torques wrench and the conversion chart, RHawks.

I found a couple torque wrenches that are sensitive enough for the cam cover tightening online.