I was researching in getting a torque wrench. Is there a particular kind that is better then others? What should I be looking for in a torque wrench?
I see there's the adjustable clicker kind as well as a needle gauge one. Very confused about this. Any advise would greatly be appreciated.
I'm going to change the valve gasket as well as install a front upper strut tower bar on my 88 W124, to give you an idea of what I plan on using it for.

thanks again,

~Cali

I got mine, a cheapie clicker type, from JC Whitney for $25. It's off by 10% across the usable range. Luckily I have access to instrumentation that calibrates my torque wrench. I can tweak the setting to get the exact torque I need.

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95 E320 Cabriolet, 169K

Theres lots of info here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/search.php?searchid=280755

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-Marty

1986 300E 220,000 miles+ transmission impossible
(Now waiting under a bridge in order to become one)

Reading your M103 duty cycle:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/831799-post13.html
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/831807-post14.html

The link didn't work for me. But it has been discussed before in these threads:

Torque wrench recommendations

What brand torque wrench to buy?

Torque wrench

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95 E320 Cabriolet, 169K

Oops.
Your right... got to rember not to post those search links... unreliable.
Thanks Kestas.

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-Marty

1986 300E 220,000 miles+ transmission impossible
(Now waiting under a bridge in order to become one)

Reading your M103 duty cycle:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/831799-post13.html
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/831807-post14.html

Thanks for the links, it did help me out alot.

~Cali