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PmP · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:06 PM

Hi

Cars now out of warranty and im looking to diy a few things.

My bentley manual suggests getting an adjustable torque wrench that loads to at least 150NM. Worthwhile investment or not? Really for jobs like removing intercooler, getting the by pass valve out on the S, or rather for the putting back stages!!!

Anyone know any good places to get one on the internet, thinking one of the socket type with a ratchet that clicks when you reach the set torque. See prices from around £20 to over £100. Wouldnt mind spending like £30 on one.

Any advice please.

ScottyBoy · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Hello PmP,

I have a Torque Wrench that was from halfrauds for around your price mark, this has come in handy a few time and is a worth while investment, this is also a good quality piece ofkit not a cheap and cheerful one

Scott

ScottyBoy · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Just checked and it seems its a bit more expensive now and a completely different tool but it does look better quality

from Halfords

PmP · Sep 9th, 2007, 11:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original)

Just checked and it seems its a bit more expensive now and a completely different tool but it does look better quality

from Halfords

Hmmm, cheers, think Ive seen similar cheaper in tool catalogues.

Bhozar · Sep 10th, 2007, 08:40 AM

A mechanic I know bought a cheaper (£80) torque wrench. When it was checked it wasnt very well calibrated and failed the test. He has recomended one, whos brand I have forgotten, that costs £150, because its acurate. when it comes to tightening things like wheels, brakes, engine mounts etc I think its important to get it right. Besides, £150 is only a couple of hours labour you dont have ot pay for with BMW to break even.

Sep 9th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#1
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 2,792 Offline	Tools Hi Cars now out of warranty and im looking to diy a few things. My bentley manual suggests getting an adjustable torque wrench that loads to at least 150NM. Worthwhile investment or not? Really for jobs like removing intercooler, getting the by pass valve out on the S, or rather for the putting back stages!!! Anyone know any good places to get one on the internet, thinking one of the socket type with a ratchet that clicks when you reach the set torque. See prices from around £20 to over £100. Wouldnt mind spending like £30 on one. Any advice please.

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Sep 9th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Hello PmP, I have a Torque Wrench that was from halfrauds for around your price mark, this has come in handy a few time and is a worth while investment, this is also a good quality piece ofkit not a cheap and cheerful one Scott

Sep 9th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Just checked and it seems its a bit more expensive now and a completely different tool but it does look better quality from Halfords

Sep 9th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 2,792 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original) Just checked and it seems its a bit more expensive now and a completely different tool but it does look better quality from Halfords Hmmm, cheers, think Ive seen similar cheaper in tool catalogues.

Sep 10th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 1,264 Offline	A mechanic I know bought a cheaper (£80) torque wrench. When it was checked it wasnt very well calibrated and failed the test. He has recomended one, whos brand I have forgotten, that costs £150, because its acurate. when it comes to tightening things like wheels, brakes, engine mounts etc I think its important to get it right. Besides, £150 is only a couple of hours labour you dont have ot pay for with BMW to break even.

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