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New jack and torque wrench question
« on: 12 November 2012, 10:48:00 »
Bought a set of Melco axle stands from machine Mart over the weekend and tried to change the oil yesterday but the cheap Hilki trolley jack I have doesn't lift the car high enough. Searched OOF last night for recommendations but those are out of my budget. My budget is max £50

Also bought a torque wrench, mainly for wheel bolts as I have been over tightening them slightly. Tightened the bolts to 110nm which didn't seem tight at all so increased the torque to 140nm but wrench clicked without getting the bolt any tighter. It's my first time using one of these so would like to know what I might be doing wrong.

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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #1 on: 12 November 2012, 11:15:26 »
Outside of your budget, but Arcan XL 3000 is the best sub £100 I've come across, so I bought one.

As my Clarke one is playing up again, I might buy another.
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #2 on: 12 November 2012, 11:16:50 »
110Nm is plenty tight enough. Too tight, and the bolts can shear in use.  Been there, watched the NSF wheel roll into the ditch, followed closely by my Ital. Opps.
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #3 on: 12 November 2012, 11:20:23 »
110 nm is correct. Are you sure you have the correct scale?

You want Newton Meters (nm). Not foot pounds (ftlbs) or any of the other numerous measuring scales.

Must be NM.
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #4 on: 12 November 2012, 11:21:44 »
I only tried tightening it to 140nm to 'get used to' the wrench but as said didn't get and more turns on the bolt because the wrench wouldnt let me.

Re. Jack, how much is sub £100 are we talking, a few pounds? :)

Chris, was 110nm for sure
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #5 on: 12 November 2012, 11:26:11 »
Costco, so £70 shelf price. Plus vat, and membership of £20 if not a member already.
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #9 on: 12 November 2012, 12:00:24 »
After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #10 on: 12 November 2012, 12:01:35 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 November 2012, 12:00:24
After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

You won't believe how many times i've heard that ::)
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #11 on: 12 November 2012, 12:28:08 »
I'm going costco next month for a new jack. More than happy if you want to come along if you aint got a card? You could always purchase ramps. I much prefer these and cost quite bit less if i remember correctly. I think rob g provided me with the link. As for using a torque wrench its easy after a while cos you know roughly how certain levels of torque will feel. However you want to avoid stopping. You want to have a nice clean ark as you come up to the click. Also limit use of extensions where possible
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #12 on: 12 November 2012, 12:42:53 »
Quote from: Elite Pete on 12 November 2012, 12:01:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 November 2012, 12:00:24
After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

You won't believe how many times i've heard that ::)

The joys of beer gut ownership, eh? ;D
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #13 on: 12 November 2012, 14:35:30 »
Quote from: Elite Pete on 12 November 2012, 12:01:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 November 2012, 12:00:24
After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

You won't believe how many times i've heard that ::)
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Re: New jack and torque wrench question
« Reply #14 on: 12 November 2012, 19:01:39 »
Whilst waiting for a new jack, does your existing one raise the car enough to get an axle stand in place? For an oil change not too much access is required, and is easier with front nearside wheel removed  :y
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