740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Wanting to do my waterpump and rocker gaskets this week and in need of a torque wrench. Does anyone happen to have one in or around Hamilton that I would be able to loan for a couple of days. Happy to pickup/drop off and pay in the form of alcoholic beverages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I didn't bother with mine, just did it by feel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Would rather use one if possible to avoid over/under tightening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Cheers, will keep that in mind. Would definitely replace if something happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Im surprised you'd even bother tbh but Ive got a small one that would be suitable(does upto 25nm iirc). PM me if you really want it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoJoJoe 46 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 get this. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=680881068 they are old but better then the new ones. they last a lifetime and require little to no maintenance or calibration, you can drop them as you like, and 9 times out of 10, they'll work as usual. good for basic jobs and you can do bigger projects with too if you feel confident, and you can calibrate the newer ones with these as well. just make sure there's enough room and shed some light if you are ever working underneath. great for beginners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 get this. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=680881068 they are old but better then the new ones. they last a lifetime and require little to no maintenance or calibration, you can drop them as you like, and 9 times out of 10, they'll work as usual. good for basic jobs and you can do bigger projects with too if you feel confident, and you can calibrate the newer ones with these as well. just make sure there's enough room and shed some light if you are ever working underneath. great for beginners. Well yes, I agree, they are durable..................would I use one though on anything I wanted some accuracy on - umm, no. Get something half decent to use, or just run with the usual 'tighten till it starts to strip, then back it off 1/8th of a turn'.......... This thing here is about as handy as a 2nd mother-in-law IMO - great for hurling at the neighbour's cat, or use it to crush your pi$$ cans when ya finish the job, but hey, that's bout it really.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I'll be in Anglesea Street tomorrow and Friday, and can bring a torque wrench down with me. You're welcome to borrow it and return after the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 I've got one in hamilton that you can borrow, pm me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
740i_Lou 5 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 Cheers for the offers guys. Really appreciate it. Have given Thorburn a pm since he is a local. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites