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word sux · 07-06-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueshark123

I thought 240 owners only needed zipties, wd40, and ducktape to fix everything.

yea on our own cars

dsastr_clan · 07-06-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soooshi

Flare wrenches. Must-haves.

i always see this but im not sure why they so cool?? what are their specialties ?

word sux · 07-06-2011, 04:53 PM

flare fittings

allntrlundrgrnd · 07-06-2011, 05:03 PM

They are good for dickhead bolts like power steering line fittings and such and they won't strip like an open ended wrench.

Not my favorite but definitely useful and frequently overlooked.

Impact driver, great for removing injectors.

SochBAT · 07-06-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsastr_clan

i always see this but im not sure why they so cool?? what are their specialties ?

Flare fittings and, for me, I feel they have a better grip on bolts because of the added claw thingy?

*ManoNegra* · 07-06-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Flare fittings and, for me, I feel they have a better grip on bolts because of the added claw thingy?

anyone that's stripped a brake line or power steering fitting would know

cmm would be the coolest tool I use on a regular basis

word sux · 07-06-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allntrlundrgrnd

They are good for dickhead bolts like power steering line fittings and such and they won't strip like an open ended wrench.

Not my favorite but definitely useful and frequently overlooked.

Impact driver, great for removing injectors.

yea and for cars with those stupid philips head bolts that hold the brake rotors on like honder's

i destroyed my injector screws and just replaced them with bolts.. soo much easier now

*Wake* · 07-06-2011, 08:38 PM

Allen heads for injectors FTW.

and impact drivers are the SHIT!

jesse_s13 · 07-06-2011, 08:43 PM

I want a set of these soo bad! To bad they are hella.

drifted240sx · 07-06-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by word sux

yea and for cars with those stupid philips head bolts that hold the brake rotors on like honder's

i destroyed my injector screws and just replaced them with bolts.. soo much easier now

+1 for that they are perfect for those stupid rotor holders

word sux · 07-06-2011, 08:52 PM

i want one of the smaller ones i just saw the new ones in the new snap-on flyer i got today. they are awsome

cdlong · 07-06-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allntrlundrgrnd

They are good for dickhead bolts like power steering line fittings and such and they won't strip like an open ended wrench.

Not my favorite but definitely useful and frequently overlooked.

Impact driver, great for removing injectors.

Is that the type that you hit the back of that with a hammer and it turns the driver (and keeps it seated)? Where did you get it? I've used one at a shop before and it would be nice to have, but I haven't really needed one lately.

I've gotten a lot of use out of this lately. Smashing concrete is a bit therapeutic.

word sux · 07-06-2011, 10:10 PM

impact driver

any auto tool place or truck should have one

cdlong · 07-06-2011, 10:13 PM

That doesn't tell me anything I didn't already know. Some you just push or twist with your hand. Saying "impact driver" again doesn't help.

Maybe I should have specified, I'd like one that doesn't suck. I doubt a tool designed to be repeatedly struck with a hammer would tolerate poor build quality.

WanganRunner · 07-07-2011, 05:57 AM

Going to buy one of these this afternoon:

Tired of PB Blaster + Breaker Bar and lots of time, especially in situations where it's hard to get leverage.

Tools I own that I like.

Squidbrite:

Electric Screwdriver. Ruckus has lots of little screws, so this makes that quicker:

JVD · 07-07-2011, 09:15 AM

Electric screw drivers usually suck. Reeeeal bad.

I have a couple of these at work for light duty stuff. Shits boss. No need to use screw drivers except for delicate work. Makes everything soooooo much quicker. Especially when you're putting 50+ machine screws in a rack.

biggie · 07-07-2011, 09:29 AM

Hose separater tool and Interior Puller tool are life savers.

blueshark123 · 07-07-2011, 10:31 AM

the best thing to have is a big air compressor and every air tool that they make. Air makes anything 10x quicker

HyperTek · 07-07-2011, 12:46 PM

if you get a horborfreight air compressor, be sure to do this.
YouTube - ‪How to set the pressure switch on your Harbor Freight air compressor‬&rlm;
and this
harbor freight air compressor mods - The Garage Journal Board

blownmotor · 07-07-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by army240

For electrical diagnosis...

Pico 4423 Kit

+1 THE best automotive scope out there!

Gnnr · 07-07-2011, 10:54 PM

wrong thread

lg54 · 07-18-2011, 11:12 PM

*ManoNegra* · 07-19-2011, 08:36 AM

Ramonesfreak2010 · 07-19-2011, 08:45 AM

Saved my life when a bolt fell down the head where the timing chain goes.

Otto347 · 07-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Good wire crimpers.

fyneyoungstunna · 07-19-2011, 11:54 AM

@Jesse:
Are those electric Impacts?
More info if you got it?

soreballz · 07-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramonesfreak2010

Saved my life when a bolt fell down the head where the timing chain goes.

YES. I dropped a bolt into the front cover during a water pump job on my mom's '03 Grand Am. That thing saved my ass.

drftkng951 · 07-20-2011, 01:04 AM

I use this everyday and love it.

word sux · 07-27-2011, 04:30 PM

awsome my 400 dollar snap on tq wrench is already broken and now i have to wait 3 efing weeks to get it back..

soooo pissed

theicecreamdan · 07-27-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdlong

I've gotten a lot of use out of this lately. Smashing concrete is a bit therapeutic.

‪Bosch Brute Electric Jackhammer‬&rlm; - YouTube

07-06-2011, 05:03 PM	#34
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 2,460 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	They are good for dickhead bolts like power steering line fittings and such and they won't strip like an open ended wrench. Not my favorite but definitely useful and frequently overlooked. Impact driver, great for removing injectors. __________________ Kouki for sale!!

07-06-2011, 08:38 PM	#38
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 38 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Allen heads for injectors FTW. and impact drivers are the SHIT! __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

07-06-2011, 08:43 PM	#39
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I want a set of these soo bad! To bad they are hella. __________________

07-06-2011, 10:13 PM	#44
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 40 Posts: 1,845 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That doesn't tell me anything I didn't already know. Some you just push or twist with your hand. Saying "impact driver" again doesn't help. Maybe I should have specified, I'd like one that doesn't suck. I doubt a tool designed to be repeatedly struck with a hammer would tolerate poor build quality. __________________

07-07-2011, 05:57 AM	#45
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Going to buy one of these this afternoon: Tired of PB Blaster + Breaker Bar and lots of time, especially in situations where it's hard to get leverage. Tools I own that I like. Squidbrite: Electric Screwdriver. Ruckus has lots of little screws, so this makes that quicker: __________________ SELL ME CLEAR ZENKI CORNERS: http://zilvia.net/f/wanted-buy/40034...rs-junyan.html

07-06-2011, 04:53 PM	#33
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 59 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	flare fittings

07-06-2011, 08:52 PM	#41
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 59 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i want one of the smaller ones i just saw the new ones in the new snap-on flyer i got today. they are awsome

07-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#43
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 59 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	impact driver any auto tool place or truck should have one

07-07-2011, 09:15 AM	#46
JVD Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Electric screw drivers usually suck. Reeeeal bad. I have a couple of these at work for light duty stuff. Shits boss. No need to use screw drivers except for delicate work. Makes everything soooooo much quicker. Especially when you're putting 50+ machine screws in a rack.

07-07-2011, 09:29 AM	#47
biggie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winston Salem, NC Age: 43 Posts: 484 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Hose separater tool and Interior Puller tool are life savers. __________________ '11 M56S '12 QX56 (wife's)

07-07-2011, 10:31 AM	#48
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	the best thing to have is a big air compressor and every air tool that they make. Air makes anything 10x quicker

07-07-2011, 12:46 PM	#49
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	if you get a horborfreight air compressor, be sure to do this. YouTube - ‪How to set the pressure switch on your Harbor Freight air compressor‬&rlm; and this harbor freight air compressor mods - The Garage Journal Board __________________ Keep it Classy

07-07-2011, 10:54 PM	#51
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wrong thread __________________ Last edited by Gnnr; 07-07-2011 at 11:51 PM..

07-18-2011, 11:12 PM	#52
lg54 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: International Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

07-19-2011, 08:36 AM	#53
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews

07-19-2011, 08:45 AM	#54
Ramonesfreak2010 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Age: 29 Posts: 963 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Saved my life when a bolt fell down the head where the timing chain goes.

07-19-2011, 11:54 AM	#56
fyneyoungstunna Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: colorado springs Posts: 722 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	@Jesse: Are those electric Impacts? More info if you got it? __________________ Can't Follow the Rules STATEMENTS make me a Dumb-ass

07-20-2011, 01:04 AM	#58
drftkng951 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside,CA Age: 32 Posts: 529 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I use this everyday and love it. __________________ J.SUN

07-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#59
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 59 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awsome my 400 dollar snap on tq wrench is already broken and now i have to wait 3 efing weeks to get it back.. soooo pissed

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