NutCracker - Your New Centerlock Tool
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Diablo Dude (05-31-2024)
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Long term accuracy is iffy on the cheaper stuff. The Stahlwille can be stored without having to zero the wrench. You also eliminate the need for a breaker bar or two tool solution. Incorrectly storing a cheap torque wrench even one time can mess up the calibration. The center lock is a high torque single point, i want my center locks to be on there as intended. The nutcracker is such a good value anyway that splurging on a high quality tool is still cheaper than closest competitors offering.
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Just a heads up for anyone shopping for this tool. There is actually a Porsche/VAG part number for this and it comes with the 1/2” head on it. I got it for $440 shipped at my local dealer:
There is also a snapon.porsche.com for all the dealer tools and they sell this wrench there as well.
Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332A - Porsche (ASE-440-271-01-000)
There is also a snapon.porsche.com for all the dealer tools and they sell this wrench there as well.
VAG1332A, Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm - Porsche Authorized Special Tools and Equipment (snapon.com)
My dealer shows a price of roughly $350 for this wrench.
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VAG1332A, Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm - Porsche Authorized Special Tools and Equipment (snapon.com)
My dealer shows a price of roughly $350 for this wrench.
VAG1332A, Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm - Porsche Authorized Special Tools and Equipment (snapon.com)
My dealer shows a price of roughly $350 for this wrench.
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Is this it?
VAG1332A, Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm - Porsche Authorized Special Tools and Equipment (snapon.com)
My dealer shows a price of roughly $350 for this wrench.
VAG1332A, Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm - Porsche Authorized Special Tools and Equipment (snapon.com)
My dealer shows a price of roughly $350 for this wrench.
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Diablo Dude (06-01-2024)
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https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/tor...-hazet-51223ct
what do you folks think about this? Similar specs to the Stahville, lower cost, German made.
https://a.co/d/13iqqcM - available on Amazon for $163
what do you folks think about this? Similar specs to the Stahville, lower cost, German made.
https://a.co/d/13iqqcM - available on Amazon for $163
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dixonk (05-31-2024)
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Hazet and Stahlwille are broadly on the same level, it comes down to the individual tool. In the case of torque wrenches, like Grant points out, you can use the Stahlwille in ‘reverse’ without putting load on the measuring bits, which might be worth money given the center lock tightening sequence.
That said, Hazet does have closer ties to Porsche, and to automotive — Stahlwille seems more focused on aviation, but the tools don’t care.
That said, Hazet does have closer ties to Porsche, and to automotive — Stahlwille seems more focused on aviation, but the tools don’t care.
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Gabriel@NutCracker (06-01-2024)
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Thank you for the reply. A review of the Hazet website notes that this is a “reversible ratchet” - so this too can be used for breaking and torquing? I don’t own a torque wrench yet, but this would require changing the torque setting to max (200) and reversing direction when taking down the CL?
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I have the Stahlwille 1/2" torque wrench. It's convenient to use for the torque-loosen-retorque sequence of the center lock. But I still use another cheaper torque wrench that measures torque value in reverse when initially loosening a center nut. This way I wont accidently exceed the torque multiplier's limit if I have a stubborn center nut. The buyer I sold my Renntorq tool to didn't do this and broke the tool on first use. YMMV.
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I have the Stahlwille 1/2" torque wrench. It's convenient to use for the torque-tighten-retorque sequence of the center lock. But I still use another cheaper torque wrench that measures torque value in reverse when initially loosening a center nut. This way I wont accidently exceed the torque multiplier's limit if I have a stubborn center nut. The buyer I sold my Renntorq tool to didn't do this and broke the tool on first use. YMMV.
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No torque wrench should be used for loosening. I don't care what Stahlwille claims,I want them to show a test with the calibration of their torque wrench when used in reverse for a long time. If it's still within spec then they can claim whatever they want,until then : DO NOT USE ANY TORQUE WRENCH FOR LOOSENING!
P.S. Also,if you own a mechanical torque wrench that uses any sort of spring for calibration,do not store it in any compressed position no matter what they claim! Always store it in the relaxed position so that the spring mechanism doesn't create its own " memory " and throwing off the torque next time you use it.
P.S. Also,if you own a mechanical torque wrench that uses any sort of spring for calibration,do not store it in any compressed position no matter what they claim! Always store it in the relaxed position so that the spring mechanism doesn't create its own " memory " and throwing off the torque next time you use it.
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No torque wrench should be used for loosening. I don't care what Stahlwille claims,I want them to show a test with the calibration of their torque wrench when used in reverse for a long time. If it's still within spec then they can claim whatever they want,until then : DO NOT USE ANY TORQUE WRENCH FOR LOOSENING!
P.S. Also,if you own a mechanical torque wrench that uses any sort of spring for calibration,do not store it in any compressed position no matter what they claim! Always store it in the relaxed position so that the spring mechanism doesn't create its own " memory " and throwing off the torque next time you use it.
P.S. Also,if you own a mechanical torque wrench that uses any sort of spring for calibration,do not store it in any compressed position no matter what they claim! Always store it in the relaxed position so that the spring mechanism doesn't create its own " memory " and throwing off the torque next time you use it.
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Originally Posted by dixonk
If it doesn’t exceed the max torque of the head and it’s able to be used in reverse what exactly is the difference? How would it mess it up? If the wheel takes 120Nm to tighten and 130Nm to remove and the torque wrench can handle up to 200Nm what is the issue?
https://tools.cp.com/en-us/expert-co...loosen%20bolts.
You're going to ask why it has an " Off " position. Simple : left handed threads.
Simple answer : it's a tightening tool made to TIGHTEN fasteners. Use it for loosening and it will lose its calibration MUCH FASTER than normal. And this includes the most expensive 700$ SnapOn electronic torque wrench : speaking from experience...
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