Talking torque wrenches

[Delgado-Go!]

Hello,

Been trying to get together bits n bobs of important kit and keep coming across the importance of a torque wrench.

Pretty much sold on the halfords one since they seem to have a decent response but I'm confused by the different Nm measurements.

I only want to buy one! Is there a particular NM range that will cover all areas required on the MR2? I'm hoping I'll only need one Torque wrench cos at £60 a pop it ain't a cheap tool!

Also just found out about Halfords trade discount... WTF! how much saving! Wonder if my mate who buys and sells cars would be able to get one?

[stuartswan]

the 40-200NM should cover most thing i would think

dont think the trade discount is much on tools anyway

[Lewis Jay]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-1-2-Dr-TORQUE ... 483ac53e38

This is your best bet mate.

[frogger]

Go to screwfix! Or order from Screwfix.com

They sell a torque wrench the same as halfords one for MUCH less.
In a much appreciated move, a guy working FOR halfords actually offered up this information to me a few years ago when I was looking for one!

The wrench your talking about will cover most common things.
There are some specific applications that require a lower range, but I would cross that bridge as/when/if you ever come to it - and get the screwfix one in the meantime.

P.S. Here's the link... even cheaper than the eBay one!
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18289/Han ... que-Wrench

[tubby_tony]

You need 2 mate. For regular maintenance 10-60nm but once you start on suspension you need up to 250nm. I could not find one that covered the full range.

[Delgado-Go!]

You need 2 mate. For regular maintenance 10-60nm but once you start on suspension you need up to 250nm. I could not find one that covered the full range.

Thanks. Was starting to get that feeling.

I need to replace the droplinks on my 2 so guessing i need the up to 250nm.

[Bender Unit]

Just my 2p - I would go for a spring beam torque wrench rather than the clicker type. Their simplicity also means they are actually very accurate.

The main advantage with a spring beam is that you can see the torque level your currently tightening too, where with a clicker your at the mercy of the mechanism and if that isn’t properly calibrated or decided its having a bad day then your going to over or under tighten. You will never have this issue with the spring beam.

They both do the same job just in 2 different ways, but 1 is considerably safer and wont fail. Having had 2 rod bolts go plastic on me as the clicker torque wrench didn’t click I went over to the spring beam.

Spring beams are only £10 or so and will last a life time.