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I don’t think there is a problem with getting people who do maintenance work certified – it shows some form of qualifications for what they are doing. What I do have a problem with is if ASE treats all certifications equally. Will people with G1 certs have the same patch as someone who took the A1-A8 exams? If that’s the case the shop can shift the guy over from doing oil changes and have him doing a head gasket all the while telling the customer that the person doing the work is certified – the customer would be none the wiser about his qualifications,
I was skeptical about the IR W7150 too (the 20v cordless you mention), but the thing is a real torque monster. It barely ‘hammers’ twice before lugnuts spin off, it’s faster than my IR air impact even at 125 psi.
I still can’t get over how convenient it is not having to snake the air hose around. I don’t think it will completely replace the pneumatic (because of the expense and it’s bulkier), but it’s the first thing I reach for now.
You can save some money if you don’t need 2 batteries, buy the ‘K1’ kit.
I was skeptical about the IR W7150 too (the 20v cordless you mention), but the thing is a real torque monster. It barely ‘hammers’ twice before lugnuts spin off, it’s faster than my IR air impact even at 125 psi.
I still can’t get over how convenient it is not having to snake the air hose around. I don’t think it will completely replace the pneumatic (because of the expense and it’s bulkier), but it’s the first thing I reach for now.
You can save some money if you don’t need 2 batteries, buy the ‘K1’ kit.
I agree that you generally can’t go wrong with OE parts, but if you can figure out whom the supplier is, and just shop for that brand vs. Motorcraft/Mopar, etc. you get the same part a lot cheaper.
I agree that you generally can’t go wrong with OE parts, but if you can figure out whom the supplier is, and just shop for that brand vs. Motorcraft/Mopar, etc. you get the same part a lot cheaper.
I’m not surprised, bunch of people have problems with the Craftsman jacks too – even the so called ‘professional’ ones. All this stuff is made in China, how much quality do you expect for $60 when a real ‘shop duty’ model would be 10x that.
At least it didn’t let loose when you were under the vehicle.
I’m not surprised, bunch of people have problems with the Craftsman jacks too – even the so called ‘professional’ ones. All this stuff is made in China, how much quality do you expect for $60 when a real ‘shop duty’ model would be 10x that.
At least it didn’t let loose when you were under the vehicle.
The tire balance machines have come a long way. While we are talking about tires, any chance you could do a video of wheel alignments? That’s stuff that smaller shops have to farm out because of equipment costs.
The tire balance machines have come a long way. While we are talking about tires, any chance you could do a video of wheel alignments? That’s stuff that smaller shops have to farm out because of equipment costs.
I’m not sure about that engine, but Toyota had a problem with the 1.8L intake gaskets when the weather gets cold…might be a similar design where all they are is an o-ring. Maybe look for a gasket leak and see if that comes up with anything.
I’m not sure about that engine, but Toyota had a problem with the 1.8L intake gaskets when the weather gets cold…might be a similar design where all they are is an o-ring. Maybe look for a gasket leak and see if that comes up with anything.
That should be easy to diagnose – and if it’s the fan clutch REPLACE it before the fan cuts loose into your radiator.
Grab one of the fan blades (engine off obviously) and check for any play. If you just see the fan moving but not the WP pulley then it’s the fan clutch. Next step is grab hold of the water pump pulley and check for play there.If there is any then the WP is at fault.
That should be easy to diagnose – and if it’s the fan clutch REPLACE it before the fan cuts loose into your radiator.
Grab one of the fan blades (engine off obviously) and check for any play. If you just see the fan moving but not the WP pulley then it’s the fan clutch. Next step is grab hold of the water pump pulley and check for play there.If there is any then the WP is at fault.
[quote=”W00DBar0n” post=42368][quote=”jthomsonmain” post=42367][quote=”W00DBar0n” post=39317]What i am getting at is there is no point to use the tools you use as a badge of honor.[/quote]
But you always have the personal sense of accomplishment knowing that you are doing well enough for yourself financially that you can afford that $200 ratchet![/quote]
Tell that to a few guys i know that are 10,000 in debt to the tool truck.[/quote]It’s no different than anything else in life. People are in debt to buy that fancy car, big house, etc.
The way I look at it is – if a guy is making a good living spinning wrenches, and that’s what he loves doing, he will be using those tools 8-10 hours a day so why not have the best? Now, if we are talking about a lube tech making $9/hr with $10k debt for tools…that’s a different story.
[quote=”W00DBar0n” post=42368][quote=”jthomsonmain” post=42367][quote=”W00DBar0n” post=39317]What i am getting at is there is no point to use the tools you use as a badge of honor.[/quote]
But you always have the personal sense of accomplishment knowing that you are doing well enough for yourself financially that you can afford that $200 ratchet![/quote]
Tell that to a few guys i know that are 10,000 in debt to the tool truck.[/quote]It’s no different than anything else in life. People are in debt to buy that fancy car, big house, etc.
The way I look at it is – if a guy is making a good living spinning wrenches, and that’s what he loves doing, he will be using those tools 8-10 hours a day so why not have the best? Now, if we are talking about a lube tech making $9/hr with $10k debt for tools…that’s a different story.