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There are rarely any bolts that I actually break out the torque wrench for. Sometimes for lug nuts, if the customer is picky. And for anything internal in the engine, like head bolts and main bearing caps. Like the others have said, snug it up and you should be alright. For peace of mind, put a drop of Loc-Tite on it, or a locking washer.
There are rarely any bolts that I actually break out the torque wrench for. Sometimes for lug nuts, if the customer is picky. And for anything internal in the engine, like head bolts and main bearing caps. Like the others have said, snug it up and you should be alright. For peace of mind, put a drop of Loc-Tite on it, or a locking washer.
You know, I have used this same exact method many times, except with a plastic bag. Though I think your way works better because the plastic bag usually gets torn up in the process. Thanks for this video.
You know, I have used this same exact method many times, except with a plastic bag. Though I think your way works better because the plastic bag usually gets torn up in the process. Thanks for this video.
Cornwell 1/2″ drive 18mm shallow impact socket. Which I mainly couple with a 1/2″ drive U-joint and use for caliper bracket bolts. $13 well spent.
Cornwell 1/2″ drive 18mm shallow impact socket. Which I mainly couple with a 1/2″ drive U-joint and use for caliper bracket bolts. $13 well spent.
I have used the Harbor Freight torque wrench and my opinion is that for a few uses, sure, it’ll usually work just fine. However, if you’re going to rely on it for months or years, spend a little more on a name-brand wrench; the lock bolt on the HF torque wrench tends to break loose to where you can’t accurately set the torque. Again, just my experience.
I also have experience with the Snap On 1/2″ torque wrench, and it is worth the money (comparatively speaking). Instead of a cheap lock bolt, it has a locking collar, which I think works better. I think that Snap On tools are very over-priced, and I own many Harbor Freight tools, but the HF torque wrenches aren’t that great.I have used the Harbor Freight torque wrench and my opinion is that for a few uses, sure, it’ll usually work just fine. However, if you’re going to rely on it for months or years, spend a little more on a name-brand wrench; the lock bolt on the HF torque wrench tends to break loose to where you can’t accurately set the torque. Again, just my experience.
I also have experience with the Snap On 1/2″ torque wrench, and it is worth the money (comparatively speaking). Instead of a cheap lock bolt, it has a locking collar, which I think works better. I think that Snap On tools are very over-priced, and I own many Harbor Freight tools, but the HF torque wrenches aren’t that great.Hi there. I’m Ben. I’ve been working on cars for about 9 years now. Started off helping my now-ex-girlfriend’s dad working in his shop behind his house, doing oil changes and such. Then worked at a retail auto parts store for a while, in which our building was connected to an independent shop so I would bring parts to the technicians daily and got in good with the manager. Started apprenticing there for about a year and then got a job offer at a Honda dealership right across the street; sadly mistake, I thought that I was ready for a dealership technician job and was fired only a month later.
After that, I moved to another state and after various jobs I decided I would get back into the mechanic world and got a job at another Honda dealership. That lasted about 6-7 months. Got tired of it again. After a few years, some life experiences, and some real thinking about what I really wanted to do, I got back into the game of being an automotive technician. Moved back home and finally enrolled in school for Automotive Technology, and got a job at a Toyota dealership where I have been for a little over 6 months now and going strong. This is my last semester before I graduate and am ASE certified in Electrical/Electronics.
Before, for 6-7 years, I was more of a parts changer, with a little bit of knowledge. Now, I am embracing the art of actual diagnostics and taking pride in my work. I have been in the field for almost a decade now, so there is some bitterness, but this is what I really am good at and have complete confidence in myself in.
I hope to get to know all you a little bit, and most importantly I hope I can learn something and/or teach someone something. Thanks for reading.Hi there. I’m Ben. I’ve been working on cars for about 9 years now. Started off helping my now-ex-girlfriend’s dad working in his shop behind his house, doing oil changes and such. Then worked at a retail auto parts store for a while, in which our building was connected to an independent shop so I would bring parts to the technicians daily and got in good with the manager. Started apprenticing there for about a year and then got a job offer at a Honda dealership right across the street; sadly mistake, I thought that I was ready for a dealership technician job and was fired only a month later.
After that, I moved to another state and after various jobs I decided I would get back into the mechanic world and got a job at another Honda dealership. That lasted about 6-7 months. Got tired of it again. After a few years, some life experiences, and some real thinking about what I really wanted to do, I got back into the game of being an automotive technician. Moved back home and finally enrolled in school for Automotive Technology, and got a job at a Toyota dealership where I have been for a little over 6 months now and going strong. This is my last semester before I graduate and am ASE certified in Electrical/Electronics.
Before, for 6-7 years, I was more of a parts changer, with a little bit of knowledge. Now, I am embracing the art of actual diagnostics and taking pride in my work. I have been in the field for almost a decade now, so there is some bitterness, but this is what I really am good at and have complete confidence in myself in.
I hope to get to know all you a little bit, and most importantly I hope I can learn something and/or teach someone something. Thanks for reading.