benzer,


I do not know what will happen if you do not torque it down to the proper spec but I can tell you that I have bought my first torque wrench for the job you are about to do and I love my torque wrench. I use it alot. On just about anything that I can get it at on the car. The job itself is easy. So why not save the money from the repair shop and buy a usefull tool with it.

Just my thought. I would recommend a 10 lb to 100 lb 3/8 drive.
Most applications dont call for huge torque specs that the big 1/2 inch drives calls for.

One other thing, If you buy one be kind to it. They are easily broken if you use them for a breaking bar or general purpose ratchet. I just had my craftsman replaces with a husky for free at home depot. Sears would not refund it after 90 days. I just replaced my lower oil pan gasket and was leaking prior to getting the torque wrench. Now I have it torqued down rignt and we shall see tommorow if it leaks. One thing is for sure my torque by hand was off.

In my opinion the wrench is a good tool to have

bob c