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Which torque wrench to buy?
I presume a demogorgon has taken a liking to my old torque wrench as it is now entirely missing and probably somewhere in the Upside-Down. The result of which is that I now need to replace it.
Is there a general consensus of the best brand? I have the smaller ranges up to about 60nm but need one to go from thereabouts all the way up to 200+ nm.
Any advice? And are there bolts on a D3 that require even higher ranges?
Thanks.
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Get a Halfords trade card if you haven’t got one already.
Their Professional range of tools are good value and more than fine for the occasional diy use.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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Last edited by LT on 10th Aug 2022 4:05 pm. Edited 1 time in total
10th Aug 2022 3:23 pm
defector
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The Halfords Pro range are very good quality.
I myself have the Teng and Norbar in my cabinet and very good they are too.
Just a reminder, although i'm sure most already know this but i have come across some, that when you have used your torque wrench, to unwind it down to zero again otherwise over time the accuracy starts to fail.
10th Aug 2022 3:32 pm
DIY Ace
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LT wrote:
Get a Halfords trade card if you haven’t got one already.
There Professional range of tools are good value and more than fine for the occasional diy use.
Thanks. I bought the Halfords Pro socket set about 10 years ago thinking it was cheap enough at £200 that I would replace it with a decent set when I could afford it. So far, not needed to! Impressed with their stuff but I was hesitant over a tool that was a little more precision-engineered.
My brother fixed jet engines for BA in an earlier life and he swears by Facom tools but their 200nm wrench is over £650, so that isn't going yo find its way into my 'box.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
10th Aug 2022 4:16 pm
defector
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Location: Greater Manchester
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If i remember correctly, the Halfords torque wrenches are made by Norbar.
This was brought to my attention many many years ago, although it may have changed.
10th Aug 2022 4:19 pm
LT
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^Is that a good or bad thing?
I have only used mine for wheel nuts since buying it. It replaced a cheapy from Machine mart that broke.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
10th Aug 2022 4:22 pm
defector
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Norbar are a very good make and used in the trade - a very old established firm known for their torque wrenches.
10th Aug 2022 4:24 pm
LT
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2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
10th Aug 2022 4:54 pm
DIY Ace
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Looks just the ticket, thank you. 👍🏻2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
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