1) [See highlight] If the bolt had already been tightened to a torque that was greater than the setting on the wrench, then the wrench would immediately click without any further rotation of the bolt.

That is the sentence I was referring. I see that you did not use the word bottom. I meant no negativity toward you at all in either post and I am truly sorry for any negativity I may have caused by my perhaps loose use of terminology.

My original comment was stimulated by me observing guys at the tire shop going to the click then rotating the bolt another 1/8 of a turn. I am sure they think they are going a doubly good job but in my mind that extra turn after the initial click is all over torqueing.

For the record I have the highest respect for your comments on the forum. They are always filled with excellent information spoken in the context of a truly conscious professional.

My comments are based on the perspective of a formerly advanced hobby mechanic but now more of an interested observer and internet groupie. My mission is to offer general advice here and there, possibly make someone smile....not to make anyone frown, especially you Frank.

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