Hi guys, I've just adjusted the shift selector fork (from under the car with the gearbox sump plate off) so that it engages reverse and first again. Quick question: does anyone know the torque value for the 13mm pinch bolt that you loosen so that the fork pivots? I tightened it down nice and snug, but I don't want it to loosen up and go out of adjustment. I also don't want to break or strip anything. (Couldn't find my answer using the search function; maybe someone remembers or else has access to the service manual.) My car is an '87. And is there a torque value for the 16 10mm sump nuts? Many thanks!
I used a bit of Loctite 263 medium threadlocker. It is easy to overtighten these bolts, as the actual torque spec is quite low. Also be really careful with the torque on the gear selector finger plate's four nuts, as you can easily pull the stud out of the aluminum casting (I suspect a prior mechanic did on mine, I used high strength epoxy to set in a new stud). I used these types of locknuts which can survive the oil bath. https://www.belmetric.com/metric-fuji-nuts-c-3_272/
