150 FT Pound Torque Wrench..

[ODIE]

why don't you check around the local parts stores and see if any of them
rent them for the day???
my parts store rents them for $20 per day, justb an idea....


----- Original Message -----
From: gwbutler <gwbutler at net1plus.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 7:04 AM
Subject: 150 FT Pound Torque Wrench..


> Hello all,
>
> I plan to replace the left-front axle on my 88 5ksq this week end.  The
> Bentley specifies 207 foot pounds as the torque spec for re-installing the
> axle nut...and I only have a 150 foot pound torque wrench.  I priced out a
> gorgeous 250 foot pound unit at Snap-On ($200.00) but due to the
infrequency
> of use I suspect it's an impractical and dangerous strategy...my wife
would
> kill me.  Any BTDT's on using a pipe as an extension...?  TIA
>
> Regards,
>
> George B.
>
>