I couldn't agree more. I feel that a torque wrench is a MUST for any engine
work...  let alone wheel bearings, etc.

Brad

On Tuesday 27 November 2001 20:12, Sudhir Desai wrote:
> > Never used a torque wrench. I am methodical in the
> > sense that I tighten the
> > bolts until I feel the metal stretch. It is not
> > "pumping iron", more like
> > tuning a musical instrument. One reason German
> > metallurgy is so great, you
> > can feel the metal stretch. This is one of the
> > pleasures of engine work.
>
> um... i would like to have a couple stern words with
> whomever feels it is unnecessary to use a torque
> wrench... you can get a crapsman one for about 50
> bucks, and a top 'o the line snap-on for about 160.
> this is still a very light price to pay compared with
> what would happen if you over tightened the bolt and
> caused a thread to start to strip.. which would then
> make nice work out of your block..
>
>
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