Torque Wrench

[Californication69]

I was always told not to use a torque wrench as a breaker bar as it can upset the calibration.
The wrench I show in #22 has a printed warning against doing this stating that the warranty will be invalidated.

Very true. I think I read, the Aldi one only clicks on clockwise movement. But would never undo a bolt / but with torque wrench. Even though they feel solid. Delicate inside. (Bit like wifey)

 

[ArunAlec]

Santa got me this one from Screwfix,
Teng seem to be a pretty good make.

Teng Tools Torque Wrench 1/2

Order online at Screwfix.com. ½

www.screwfix.com

 

[T25 westfalia]

Hello there.
You want the Norbar bar torque wrench,which is a quality piece of kit.Just get the one with the range you need the most.

 

[Californication69]

Santa got me this one from Screwfix,
Teng seem to be a pretty good make.

Teng Tools Torque Wrench 1/2

Order online at Screwfix.com. ½

www.screwfix.com

Teng, when work are paying, are my go to guilty pleasure. Enjoy
But for twice a year I couldn’t justify it.

 

[Californication69]

Hello there.
You want the Norbar bar torque wrench,which is a quality piece of kit.Just get the one with the range you need the most.

Nice kit, good price too !

Norbar NorTorque® 200 Adjustable Dual Scale Ratchet Torque Wrench 1/2in Drive 40-200 Nm

<p>The NorTorque® utilises Norbar’s proven mechanism and internal components, and incorporates them into a purposeful and attractive torque wrench that will delight a wide range of users, from professional mechanics to hobby enthusiasts.</p> <p>The wrench offers a comfortable, robust single...

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£89

 

[KGCali]

Whatever torque wrench you have remember to reduce the torque to a low setting for storage, the spring will thank you for years

 

[Californication69]

Whatever torque wrench you have remember to reduce the torque to a low setting for storage, the spring with thank you for years

Very good advice !

 

[vmaxkiddy]

Whatever torque wrench you have remember to reduce the torque to a low setting for storage, the spring with thank you for years

The calibration needs to be checked on a regular basis too.

How to Calibrate a Torque Wrench (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Mechanics rely on torque wrenches to provide accurate and reliable torque readings so they can apply the right amount of force on the nuts and bolts in a vehicle. However, torque wrenches need to be calibrated regularly to make sure...

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[Wongo]

Do they still have tool clubs to borrow special tools?

 

[Californication69]

Do they still have tool clubs to borrow special tools?

Is that an actual thing ?

 

[Karlos]

What’s the mid range price for a torque wrench that would suffice in a twice yearly wheel change ?
What make Torque Wrench do you have, and is it still working ?

Hi

I bought a cheap non branded one in it's own plastic case at an autojumble at least 30 yrs ago and it works fine still. I always carry a socket and small extension with a breaker bar so I should be able to change a flat with ease.

 

[Wongo]

Is that an actual thing ?

It was, you could hite hub pullers, axle stands, engine hoists and various specialist tools, i assume some owners clubs have to have them.
There was also places you could hire the use of a vehicle ‘pit’ for you to work on your vehicle.

 

[Wongo]

They still do!

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[SusiBus]

I've been driving, including rallying since 1964, 57 years. Always rotating my wheels regularly to even up tyre wear. Never had a wheel fall off, or stripped a stud thread, yet !!

For those that are now having read this thread, think they must buy a torque wrench. My thinking with our California is, I do it up tightly with VW supplied wheel wrench, because thats what I assume the VW boffins of calculated will provide you with the correct amount of leverage to remove the wheel after their technicians have used to fix wheels to your vehicle with their sophisticated torque wrenchie things.
Am l wrong? Do you consider l buy a torque wrench as a must have option? and of course carry it with me in the Cali at all times.

Worried of Watford.

 

[Californication69]

I've been driving, including rallying since 1964, 57 years. Always rotating my wheels regularly to even up tyre wear. Never had a wheel fall off, or stripped a stud thread, yet !!

For those that are now having read this thread, think they must buy a torque wrench. My thinking with our California is, I do it up tightly with VW supplied wheel wrench, because thats what I assume the VW boffins of calculated will provide you with the correct amount of leverage to remove the wheel after their technicians have used to fix wheels to your vehicle with their sophisticated torque wrenchie things.
Am l wrong? Do you consider l buy a torque wrench as a must have option? and of course carry it with me in the Cali at all times.

Worried of Watford.

Exactly the same here. For 40 years always used my knowledge and muscle memory.
180Nm is pretty tight.
But I wanted to know which one to buy, as in
”Want” (not need) Re: torque wrench

 

[GSX1300R]

I got the Aldi one, as 3 years warranty for £17 is a no brainer

Yep we got the same one quite a few years ago, works brilliantly and a really good price.

 

[sidepod]

Yep we got the same one quite a few years ago, works brilliantly and a really good price.

Works brilliantly as in you've measured/calibrated it against a know load or as in it makes a clicking/beeping noise at some random load?

Just curious given you can pay £hundreds for a torque wrench or.........£17

Disclaimer - Not Trolling, just avin a larrf.

 

[Vagophile]

Just curious given you can pay £hundreds for a torque wrench or.........£17

It's a case of what do you use it for? I, for one, could easily do without a torque wrench as I only use it for tightening wheel bolts/nuts and I could just as easily do this with the supplied brace, which, as others have said, should result in the bolts being torqued to approximately the correct value.

 

[GSX1300R]

Works brilliantly as in you've measured/calibrated it against a know load or as in it makes a clicking/beeping noise at some random load?

Just curious given you can pay £hundreds for a torque wrench or.........£17

Disclaimer - Not Trolling, just avin a larrf.

And you have calibrated the one you bought for £150... No of coarse you haven’t..If you don’t have something constructive to say don’t say anything..Have a Larrf somewhere else.

 

[westfalia]

^ Lighten up.
Its Friday afternoon.

 

[sidepod]

And you have calibrated the one you bought for £150... No of coarse you haven’t..If you don’t have something constructive to say don’t say anything..Have a Larrf somewhere else.

You probably don’t want the answer to that. Cheers.

 

[Californication69]

That escalated quickly
Valid points though.
Pretty serious when you’re only attached to 20 bolts between arriving safely or involved in a accident due to the wheel coming off.
But thankfully less risk than swimming with sharks.
Pays ya money, takes ya chances.

 

[westfalia]

You could get some of these, for peace of mind.
You'd look like a Trucker then.

 

[Californication69]

You could get some of these, for peace of mind.
You'd look like a Trucker then.
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Truck off

 

[sidepod]

Just bemused. Most people, the OP included, want to do the job correctly etc, all very commendable. But why then go and buy the cheapest unit possible that has probably a +/- 15-20Nm accuracy, thereby virtually guaranteeing you do anything but a good job? Ok in this case it’s not critical but if you accept that then just use any old wheel brace.

I’ll get back in my box.