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Hi Eric – at 20:13, was this the wrench that you used?
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?tool=all&item_ID=633884&group_ID=675048&store=snapon-store
If so, can you confirm that a long (12″ or more) 14mm wrench with no offset is the best tool for replacing a serpentine belt on either a Honda Element or a Gen 2 or 3 Honda CRV?
Thanks.
Hi Eric – at 20:13, was this the wrench that you used?
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?tool=all&item_ID=633884&group_ID=675048&store=snapon-store
If so, can you confirm that a long (12″ or more) 14mm wrench with no offset is the best tool for replacing a serpentine belt on either a Honda Element or a Gen 2 or 3 Honda CRV?
Thanks.
Just get the Raybestos arms off RockAuto. I think they’re about $140/pair shipped. It will save you a lot of trouble compared to buying new bushings and finding a shop who is willing to press the old ones out for you.
Of course, confirm that the bushings are truly the cause of the problem. The problem you described can also be caused by worn sway bar end links. You can check the front sway bar when it’s under load by pushing/prying on it to see if you can duplicate the noise. Otherwise, see this video for more info on the lower control arm bushings:
Just get the Raybestos arms off RockAuto. I think they’re about $140/pair shipped. It will save you a lot of trouble compared to buying new bushings and finding a shop who is willing to press the old ones out for you.
Of course, confirm that the bushings are truly the cause of the problem. The problem you described can also be caused by worn sway bar end links. You can check the front sway bar when it’s under load by pushing/prying on it to see if you can duplicate the noise. Otherwise, see this video for more info on the lower control arm bushings:
The CDI torque wrenches are a good buy. CDI is a Snap-On company. The torque wrenches supposedly use the same mechanisms as the Snap-On versions, but use an imported ratchet head to reduce costs. I have the 30-250 inch lb version and find it to be quite useful for spark plugs and oil filter cartridges.
This one should come in handy for drain plugs and larger bolts:
The CDI torque wrenches are a good buy. CDI is a Snap-On company. The torque wrenches supposedly use the same mechanisms as the Snap-On versions, but use an imported ratchet head to reduce costs. I have the 30-250 inch lb version and find it to be quite useful for spark plugs and oil filter cartridges.
This one should come in handy for drain plugs and larger bolts:
I’ve heard that the lower-end Chinese jack can be a real hit or miss.
I own two jacks myself – a Hein-Werner HW93642 and a AFF 200t. The Hein Werner is an excellent jack – it is smooth, solid and easily controllable. Its only downside is the high clearance. On the other hand, the AFF 200t works no better than the $100 low-profile jack that you can buy at Costco; it was truly a waste of money.
I’ve heard that the lower-end Chinese jack can be a real hit or miss.
I own two jacks myself – a Hein-Werner HW93642 and a AFF 200t. The Hein Werner is an excellent jack – it is smooth, solid and easily controllable. Its only downside is the high clearance. On the other hand, the AFF 200t works no better than the $100 low-profile jack that you can buy at Costco; it was truly a waste of money.