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  1. #1
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    Default Do You Really Use Torque Wrench?

    Hello folks, am just so curious on how many of us enthusiasts/DIYers use torque wrench?
    I have a fairly good one, but I just don't bother.
    Thanks.
    Last edited by Oka; 10-15-2017 at 05:53 AM.
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    On certain things
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    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
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    Where torque is specified, absolutely.
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    Its a must have for both 1/2" and 3/8" torque wrenches for me. I broke a few bolts(timing belt tensioner, strut to knuckle, driveshaft) when I started doing DIY on this car. The timing belt tensioner bolt costed me $100 to get someone to remove. There are some important parts that you don't wanna "torque by feel". I even have a cheatsheet for torque values copied from the net.

    Cheers
    KN
    2002 V70XC Cross Country 178k (km)
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    I have found that on badly rusted items a TORCH wrench, Oxy/Acetylene works great,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Astro14 View Post
    Where torque is specified, absolutely.
    +1
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    +2
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    Me too but I have never had a tool for those > 10 NM values
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    I have a small collection:
    2 - 10 Nm (screwdriver type)
    2 - 25 Nm
    20 - 100 Nm
    28 - 210 Nm
    144 GL (1974)--->244 GL (1982)--->940 GLE 2.3i (1992)--->XC70 2.5T (2004)--->XC90 T5 (2018)

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    I've found a use for under 10Nm wrenching, carbon stems clamping carbon handle bars on bikes, they range from 4-6Nm. You don't want to be guessing there! I use a Park Tools beam torque wrench.
    '04 XC70, Ice White, Taupe. Original owner (196K miles as of may21). 6 wheel bearings, broken ignition switch, broken turbo downtube flange, failed throttle body, many warped rotors, and a myriad of weird crap. Still my favorite car ever.

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