tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post6343873593224934579..comments2024-03-02T10:36:11.734-06:00Comments on Everyday Riding: DIY Spark Plug Torque ToolChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-54146809590782291372011-02-21T09:39:07.861-06:002011-02-21T09:39:07.861-06:00Dear Jack: LOL! Torque wrenches are expensive, but...<b>Dear Jack:</b> LOL! Torque wrenches are expensive, but I feel like this is one area where it pays to get a high quality tool. After looking at lots of them, I noticed each had it's "error range" ie: might be off 2%, 5%, etc. Stripping bolts is time consuming and maybe expensive to fix depending on where. <br /><br />I splurged and went with the Craftsman Digitork 3/8" Torque Wrench. It was on sale, I think I paid $100 for it. I like that it is easy to set and read. It clicks nicely when the torque is reached too. I had some of the over lever gauges, and found them a pain to use. My other 1/2" wrench (also craftsman) wasn't sensitive enough and didn't go down to the 8 N-m required for some BMW maint.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-77833043916857554002011-02-19T14:23:27.902-06:002011-02-19T14:23:27.902-06:00Dear Chris:
I too clicked on the DIY spark plug t...Dear Chris:<br /><br />I too clicked on the DIY spark plug tool. I am so lame in the garage department, that I was compelled to look up "DIY." I really like the handle on that torque wrench of yours, and will look for one just like it. Torque wrenches are so friggin' expensive.<br /><br />Nice blog today. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-5690718357828403032011-02-19T07:24:24.068-06:002011-02-19T07:24:24.068-06:00Dom: Thanks Dom!
Bash3r: They are also fun to do....<b>Dom:</b> Thanks Dom!<br /><br /><b>Bash3r:</b> They are also fun to do. It was also nice solving the problem without leaving the garage or opening the wallet.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-57030139003492291062011-02-18T15:38:03.693-06:002011-02-18T15:38:03.693-06:00Nice! DIY's are invaluable!Nice! DIY's are invaluable!Bash3rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482529294001738617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-4772489140265634532011-02-18T13:50:38.611-06:002011-02-18T13:50:38.611-06:00I like it, very WWID of you.
dom
Colorado Motor...I like it, very WWID of you.<br /><br />dom<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a><br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com