Question for the DIY people
#12
You can usually pick up TQ wrenches from any local area hardware store (Harbor Freight). Make sure you get the 3/8 drive, ft/lbs, click type (and get the insurance if they have it, reason being if you drop a TQ wrench it will mess up it's dial values). Ranges vary from TQ wrench to TQ wrench, check your appropriate manual for TQ values and buy your wrench accordingly
#13
When it comes to brakes, suspension, or engine gaskets (valve cover, oil pan, waterpump, etc) and parts I always try to use a TQ wrench. The specs are the for a reason.
I can image what would happen to planes if specs weren't followed. Why should it be any different for your car?
Anyways, 3/8" tq wrench with a regular/shallow socket (13 mm I believe is the correct size) and a 6" or 9" (3" + 6") extension will give you the clearance you need IIRC.
P.S. Sears has a sale right now on their Craftsman TQ wrenches ($50.00) for either 3/8 or 1/2 dirve.
I can image what would happen to planes if specs weren't followed. Why should it be any different for your car?
Anyways, 3/8" tq wrench with a regular/shallow socket (13 mm I believe is the correct size) and a 6" or 9" (3" + 6") extension will give you the clearance you need IIRC.
P.S. Sears has a sale right now on their Craftsman TQ wrenches ($50.00) for either 3/8 or 1/2 dirve.
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