One of the steps in the timing belt job I'm about to do is to re install the crank pulley. I believe it calls for 218 ft lbs and I don't have a torque wrench other than a small 'beam' style wrench. I can get a Craftsman torque wrench at Sears right now that has 25 to 250 lbs as it's range for $130.
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Does anyone have any reason why that wrench is a bad buy or have another recomendation?

 

Do you have a tool rental place nearby? The equipment/lawn gear/tool place by me rents them for $8 a day, so that's what I've done. And it had a calibration schedule attached to it to show it was recently calibrated.

Matt

 

AutoZone has a "free" rental program. You buy the tool, and when you're done you just return it. And yes, they had a Torque wrench that went up to 250 ft/lbs. Good luck. (Call first)

 

Check Home Depot and Lowes. Their house brands have nice torque wrenches, but they don't sell many mechanic only type tools so they are often on sale. I picked up a nice 50-250 click wrench from HD for $60 ($120 original price). The Craftsman wrenches are on sale pretty regularly.

 

For installing the crank pulley, I use my impact gun...flame away.

 

It's true... I've see his wrench.

 

+1

 

Buy one. Multi uses: lug nuts, etc. but not as a breaker.

 

I agree. A very important bonus to owning one.... you know if it has been abused. I found out the hard way on monday that improper torque can cause major problems (like a loud bang and the front end of the car suddenly hitting the ground going about 60mph).

 

+2 on the buy one. Problem with rentals that are not "new" is that if the guy before you (dropped it) (left it set at 250) (used it as a breaker) your torque can be FUBAR. Besides, lots of security in knowing that important things are torqued correctly. Especially the big ones, for which you'd use that wrench.

I'd prefer a long 1/2" drive for the crank pulley and lug nuts, etc...my Snap-On starts at 50 and goes to 250 and the increased leverage of a big wrench is a real back-saver.

 

Husky from Home Depot.

 

+3 on buy one. Tools are a great investment. I don't buy them until I need them, and then I never sell them (and damn rarely lend them- I learned that attitude as a machinist's apprentice). Do you want to do a double RT every time you need something at Autozone or wherever? How much will that cost in gas and time? Small investment with nice rewards IMHO.

 

Crap what was I thinking - if you're driving your 928 OF COURSE you want to do a double RT etc etc... Good weather is coming to old Virginie!!

 

If you are going to buy a tension wrench then go to 350 ft/lbs as it will also do the rear wheel drive shaft self locking nuts at 330 ft/lbs.

Tails 1990 928 S4 Auto

 

You're the guy! The last one I removed was put on at over 600 ft lbs.