Posted on 27/03/2018 16:50
As a torque wrench is an essential piece of equipment in a caravan tool box, which make would you recommend to other members. We know there are plenty of torque wrenches out there but which one have you found to give the best results and or ease of use?
Your comments are very welcome.
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Posted on 03/04/2018 10:08
My wheels are torqued at service then Milenco tell tales put on.
Why carry a torque wrench with you! the whole idea of torquing is so its at the correct 'tightness' meaning it won't/shouldn't come loose,and if it does then it was a waste of time using the torque wrench in the first place, or guidelines weren't followed when assembling.
If I have reason to remove the wheel then the breakdown man will torque it for me, and I just keep an eye on the Milencos.
Posted on 28/03/2018 21:28 by
- Pen pusher! You have no idea. I was a time served mechanic and progressed to a point where I was in charge of over 40 mechanics in a situation where lives depended on our work and we didnt depend on guesswork. I hope those servicing my vehicles dont either but just in case I check it myself.
Posted on 03/04/2018 07:56 by malkieI collected my ‘van from service a few years ago and checked the wheel bolts after a short tow. I found one of the wheel bolts had been stripped.
They claimed to have used a torque wrench, but my suspicion is they used an air tool to ‘run the bolts in’ then checked they were tight. If you do I this and the ‘running in of the bolts’ is too tight, the torque wrench will click but you only know it is at least that tight,
Fortunately they believed me and accepted liability. They replaced the brake drum at their expense.
Use a torque wrench but make sure you know how to use it.
KellyHenderson