UDP Install Time
#11
RE: UDP Install Time
I'm doing mine in 2 weeks when I get home and keep hearing you HAVE to use an impact. Sounds like that isn't necessarily the case. I hope not since I plan on using a breaker bar to loosen the crank bolt and then figure out which drawer I put my torque wrench in.
#14
RE: UDP Install Time
ORIGINAL: VerginaStang
uhm... i have two pullies which came in the set which have not yet been installed??
uhm... i have two pullies which came in the set which have not yet been installed??
If you have a auto you will need an impact gun from all the installs that i have read....manuals can get away with a breaker. It depends on the milage and how old the car is I think.
#15
RE: UDP Install Time
ORIGINAL: Menace
My torque wrench worked pretty well at loosening the crank bolt. Infact it worked so well it was almost like the damn thing was about to come off!
My torque wrench worked pretty well at loosening the crank bolt. Infact it worked so well it was almost like the damn thing was about to come off!
To the OP...you will not need pneumatic tools but they are nice. A cheater bar + breaker barworks just fine. I used one cause I was too lazy to fire up the compressor...
The job is easy but be sure you get the proper puller. I would also recommned removing the fan - its only two bolts and one harness and gives you A LOT more room to work and makes the job much easier. If you do that, be sure to cover the radiator w/ some cardboard to avoid bending some fins. An hour should do the trick.
#16
RE: UDP Install Time
ORIGINAL: Chevy Convert
Dude, don't use your torque wrench to break bolts, it's meant to tighten - breaker bars are for that. Seriously....it's a percision tool that is meant for one purpose.
ORIGINAL: Menace
My torque wrench worked pretty well at loosening the crank bolt. Infact it worked so well it was almost like the damn thing was about to come off!
My torque wrench worked pretty well at loosening the crank bolt. Infact it worked so well it was almost like the damn thing was about to come off!
But you are right, you aren't supposed to use a torque wrench for loosening bolts.
#17
RE: UDP Install Time
If you have to hold the torque converter to tighten the bolt, can anyone think of a reason not to hold it to loosen the bolt? This would give me another excuse to get a compressor and impact but I've got a lot of other things I want to spend the money on.
And yeah, the quickest way to screw up a torque wrench is to use it to break loose tight bolts. You won't break it but you can screw up the calibration on it.
And yeah, the quickest way to screw up a torque wrench is to use it to break loose tight bolts. You won't break it but you can screw up the calibration on it.
#18
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^^^ I must say I'm guilty of using my torque wrench to loosen my wheels for flats and swapping between my street tires and drag radials...I know it's wrong, but it's easier than the POS they give you with the car, or those 4-ways at the parts stores...
#19
RE: UDP Install Time
Richie - a nice 1/2 drive breaker bar at sears is going to run you about $29.99 - and good torque wrench $75 - $100. Just get the breaker bar and don't look back - you'll have it for life.