Olaf 3318 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 7 hours ago, eliongater said: Thanks guys. I'll get the codes and start a new thread with the symptoms. I think I'm leaning towards an air leak more than anything as it's not just one cylinder. On the plus side I can now put a car in the garage so I don't freeze and I got some new tools for my birthday, which should make the whole process a bit more enjoyable. screaming out for a project or showroom thread! Congrats re the garage, happy days. time you posted tool pr0n pics too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NakiTouring 54 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 7 hours ago, eliongater said: I've got torque lite and it's a pain for looking at codes Just wondering where the difficulty is there? I find the tool invaluable for quick and dirty code reading on various OBD2 equipped cars that come and go from my drive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 @Olaf if the weather is good this weekend I'll get some. Yeah, I'm pretty happy, no more getting soaked working on the car. @NakiTouring I find it a pain having to go back and forwards all the time if I want any info about them. Plus I'm beyond quick and dirty, I don't need 10 different codes telling me it's misfiring when it's blatantly obvious already. (In all seriousness though I understand they all have a purpose) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Took the m62b44 block, heads, pistons and crank into Taylor Automotive to be thoroughly checked before I start the engine build. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 I paid $500 for this and then did some shenanigans it did not come with the wing, but has the correct Schnitzer wing with it. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3318 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Me? Today? Kerb-kissed my left front wheel ascending the car parking building this morning. Arggghhhhh. Oh well, nobody hurt other than my bruised pride. I think the cosmos is suggesting I should be walking to work. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, Olaf said: Me? Today? Kerb-kissed my left front wheel ascending the car parking building this morning. Arggghhhhh. Oh well, nobody hurt other than my bruised pride. I think the cosmos is suggesting I should be walking to work. Isn't that just feckin annoying? ? will chase up Wheel Magician re Club deal..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 So I think I found the problem... Fingers crossed replacing this fixes it (pretty sure it will haha) Here's the tool picture you asked for @Olaf 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 Broke my junk repco ratchet wrench trying to undo a wheel bearing nut. Good - now I can justify getting something decent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 Go Bahco! They have an amazing tool set at Mitre 10 right now for like $229, has basically only Metric, so more of the sockets are useful, 1/2" and 1/4", plus a full spanner set and 3 double ended articulated socket spammers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NakiTouring 54 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, EURO V12 said: ...has basically only Metric...1/2" and 1/4"... Sounds like an oxymoron ;-) You can't beat a good tool. In other news, I took delivery of an intercooler today ;-) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 Haha, I meant 1/2" and 1/4" drive, I always found 3/4" to be pointless, just racking up the part count in the tool box without actually giving you more tools (bottom of 3/4" sizes duplicated by 1/4", and higher 3/4" sizes duplicated by 1/2") 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Vapour 76 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 9 hours ago, EURO V12 said: Haha, I meant 1/2" and 1/4" drive, I always found 3/4" to be pointless, just racking up the part count in the tool box without actually giving you more tools (bottom of 3/4" sizes duplicated by 1/4", and higher 3/4" sizes duplicated by 1/2") Are you trying to say 3/8? 100 % can't do with out my 3/8set. 10 hours ago, Kepes said: Broke my junk repco ratchet wrench trying to undo a wheel bearing nut. Good - now I can justify getting something decent What brand is it? If it's repco branded they are good and have a life time warranty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 Darn it, yes, 3/8, mechanicing is more of a resented hobby, I don't enjoy it that much, but I can do it, and prefer it to paying outlandish prices, labour I get, but the mark up on parts too! (Have access to trade pricing parts)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3318 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 15 hours ago, eliongater said: Here's the tool picture you asked for @Olaf Nice, Koken. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3318 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 14 hours ago, EURO V12 said: Go Bahco! They have an amazing tool set at Mitre 10 right now for like $229, has basically only Metric, so more of the sockets are useful, 1/2" and 1/4", plus a full spanner set and 3 double ended articulated socket spammers. My good mate and wrenching buddy has had one of these and thrashed it for the last ten years or so, nothing's broken and they're very useable. @Kepes you might want to check out BNT, ask at the counter... the Jonnesway stuff is good quality and well-priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 I use Craftsman and Powerbuilt, and my torque wrenches are Jonesway. Sadly the Craftsman stuff has deteriorated in quality in the last decade as they started moving manufacturing to Asia, but my Craftsman stuff is earlier. Powerbuilt is good for what it is. I heard the repco branded stuff is made in the same factory - don't know if thats true or not. Bahco, Jonesway, Kincrome are good too, and compete with Powerbuilt. I've also found the cheap Toolpro spanners and socket sets from Supacheap to be good value for money if you are watching your budget. You cant survive without good tools. If money wasnt an issue I would get snap on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Personally I would say Koken was a step above all the tool brands I mentioned, or at least level with the earlier Craftsman tools. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Bahco sounds german though, so it's definitely better than everything else. Okay Actually Swedish originally, that explains the fish and the hook. But Swedish Women, I rest my case, buy Bahco and have blue eyed babies. Edited August 3, 2017 by EURO V12 Googled It 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coop 261 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Koken is probably the best value for money as far as socket sets go on the market. Probably over kill for the weekend mechanic, where the horrible junk outa repco would suffice. My boxes are full of koken and snap on. Have a snap on 1/2" drive metric socket set 10-32mm which was about $800. For the same price I could get a comprehensive koken 1/2" set plus a 3/8" one. Throw away the koken ratchets and replace with snap on 80 tooth for best of both worlds. Ive managed to crack several snap on 1/2" and 3/8" drive sockets... but no Koken ones, which are a fraction of rrp. Go figure. Luckily they do a no questions asked warranty. Edited August 3, 2017 by coop 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 This is my set, it's pretty rare I need any other tools other than grabbing, pulling and hitting tools. For circa $250 (Cheaper at hornby branch and George Henry Tools) it's pretty hard to beat, I'm not kind to any of it, and nothing has complained. The articulated Socket Spanners have been particularly helpful over the years. What isn't obvious it the driving stuff, PH1/2/3/4, PZ1/2/3/4, SL x 4 Sizes, Torx 8 - 40, a few impact sockets and I could go on... The lift out spanner holder is awesome too. Photo doesn't show the partition that keeps the upper tools in place, and has a high contrast drawing of every size and it's location for quick reference. https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/bahco-socket-set-106-piece-orange-black-and-silver/p/267254 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3318 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 2 hours ago, EURO V12 said: This is my set, it's pretty rare I need any other tools other than grabbing, pulling and hitting tools. For circa $250 (Cheaper at hornby branch and George Henry Tools) it's pretty hard to beat, I'm not kind to any of it, and nothing has complained. The articulated Socket Spanners have been particularly helpful over the years. What isn't obvious it the driving stuff, PH1/2/3/4, PZ1/2/3/4, SL x 4 Sizes, Torx 8 - 40, a few impact sockets and I could go on... The lift out spanner holder is awesome too. Photo doesn't show the partition that keeps the upper tools in place, and has a high contrast drawing of every size and it's location for quick reference. https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/bahco-socket-set-106-piece-orange-black-and-silver/p/267254 yeah that's the one my mate has. We've wailed on some of the sockets (calculated risk, eye protection worn) with rattle gun and they've all survived. My only bug-bear is six-point sockets (though I do understand they're stronger than 12 point). Bahco is owned by the same conglomerate that has acquired DeWalt, Stanley, Milwaukee tools, Proto, and many other tool companies. I think most of the manufacturing is done in China. Doesn't detract from the value of that kit, and for around half a monkey it's hard to beat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jom 98 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Go for the known good ones. I managed to split a 14mm 3/8" drive Snap-on socket, and they don't do free replacements any more... It was a 12pt socket, but undoing a brake caliper bolt with a standard wrenching bar? Not impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 12 hours ago, Mr Vapour said: What brand is it? If it's repco branded they are good and have a life time warranty It's the cheaper brand they sell... Mechpro or toolpro. Something like that. I actually went to repco today and noticed that the repco branded wrench looked to be of decent quality. $70 too. However it has a rubber handle which I'm not a fan of. 8 hours ago, Olaf said: @Kepes you might want to check out BNT, ask at the counter... the Jonnesway stuff is good quality and well-priced Cheers Olaf I'll check that out. Do you know if they sell just a wrench on it's own or is it a set? Charlie - that Bahco set look's perfect, everything you want for backyard wrenching and the price is really good. I prefer 6point sockets over the 12 points too. Ahh, tools. Love em Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 On 02/08/2017 at 9:32 PM, Kepes said: Broke my junk repco ratchet wrench trying to undo a wheel bearing nut. Good - now I can justify getting something decent Who trys to undo a wheel bearing nut with a ratchet!? Thats what a power bar is for. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
