Torque Wrenches?

[Titan]

Does anyone know where I can get a decent torque wrench? I mean I don't want an extremely expensive professional one, but I also don't want a craptacular tool. Any good stores, sites, brands to lookout for? Can I get anything decent from Canadian Tire or Home Depot?

Also, does anyone know where I can get torque specs for bolts on various sections of the engine?

[Yosho]

It's funny, but a lot of professionals don't use torque wrenches... they should, but they don't.  I have a Sears Craftsman I really like.  From what I understand, it's one of the more accurate ones for it's range.

Here's what I got and I like it..

http://www.sears.com/sr....4596000 (http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/[email protected]@@@0201516672.102 [email protected]@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjadcfghkgfmfcehgcemgdffmdfjj.0&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=&pid=00944596000)


I've used Snap-On and Mac... but honestly you're really just paying for the better quality feel and the ability to get it replaced off the truck.  As far as function and accuracy goes... the Craftsman is just fine.  I'd have to say my favorite feature is it's ease of use.  

As for torque specs... your best be is always the service manual.  If you don't have one, you may want to invest in one.  If you just need to know the specs for this one project (whatever that may be)... you may want to try your local Nissan dealership.  When I worked at one, we didn't have a problem showing them our service manual and would even take it to the copier for a few pages if things were slow.  If this is what you intend to do, I suggest you go there in the late afternoon as that's usually the slowest time.

Hope I helped...

[Yosho]

Oh, let me add two things...

You may want to try ebay for the torque wrench.  Sometimes you can find good deals.  Make sure you know what you're buying before hand though.  Go down and look at it in person if you have a Sears near by.  They make several models... but I've only tried (and like) the "digital" one.

The second thing is... if you do decide to go to the dealership, I wouldn't wast my time talking with a service advisor.  Just go straight to one of the mechanics.  Just remember, they're there to make money.  It's a hard living and they're not making any money standing there talking with you.  If they take time to answer your question or show you the books... they're doing you a big favor they don't have to.  Still though, most mechanics I know are nice and will spend a minute or two if they're not fried/frustraited.