[s-cars] Torque wrench for spark plugs recommendation

[David Kase]

First, its "ft-lbs" (actually proper torque is measured in lb-ft), not
"ft/lbs".  Sorry - engineer geek here.  ;-)

My recommendation is to troll Ebay for a MAC/Snap-On/Matco used torque
wrench.  These are much better than the Craftsman.  My very low usage
Craftsman plastic bits broke, I think due to age (~15 years).  While 15
years may seem like a good run, a good tool should last darn near
forever IMO.

I picked up a used MAC, all-metal torque wrench that was recently
calibrated for $50 on Ebay.  It was the higher range, 1/2" drive model
so I suppose you could find a smaller one for that or less.  It takes
some hunting but I am confident my used MAC will last me a lifetime.

Dave Kase



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schulz
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:47 AM
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Subject: [s-cars] Torque wrench for spark plugs recommendation

Since the subject of tools has been discussed.

I'd like to purchase a torque wrench for lower torque applications, 
such as spark plugs.
My current torque wrench's range is 20-200 ft/lbs....

Sears has a current sale on Craftsman Torque wrenches for $59.99...
I do know that unlike other Craftsman tools, their torque wrenches do 
NOT carry their lifetime warranty....

Any recommendations?

-Peter

-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 90Q 20v Indigo
1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient) 

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