Cool, maybe i'll check ebay.Glenn wrote:It's made by OTC in the 70's I got it in a bulk tool purchase from a retired VW mechanic. OTC still make the same tool, but no longer makes the specific fixtures for Type 1 ball joints.
Top 5 "Speciality" tools
- miller
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1.My cheapo digital caliper is a big help when something needs a quick measurement.
2. I bent 13mm wrench for getting in weird places.
3. Music in the garage. Helps with concentration (with me at least)
3. clutch tool (for 2.50 it does so much)
4. lightweight jack
5. any tool ive had to make. I guess tolls are like cars. if you make your tool/car you tend to want to use/drive it more. and enjoy it more.
2. I bent 13mm wrench for getting in weird places.
3. Music in the garage. Helps with concentration (with me at least)
3. clutch tool (for 2.50 it does so much)
4. lightweight jack
5. any tool ive had to make. I guess tolls are like cars. if you make your tool/car you tend to want to use/drive it more. and enjoy it more.
- Clatter
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Top 5 "Speciality" tools
My vote goes for the big torque wrench over the "torque meister".
For what you pay for the adaptor/fixtures and such, you can get a big cheapie Craftsman; ~250 ft. lbs.
You can use it for alot of other things, too.
(Unlike the "torque meister")
For what you pay for the adaptor/fixtures and such, you can get a big cheapie Craftsman; ~250 ft. lbs.
You can use it for alot of other things, too.
(Unlike the "torque meister")
- Aurumen
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Re: Top 5 "Speciality" tools
But that won't help you if your rear axle nut is stuck...mine was so tight from the PO that it took well over 350 ft. lbs. to get it off...that woulda killed your craftsman wrenchClatter wrote:My vote goes for the big torque wrench over the "torque meister".
For what you pay for the adaptor/fixtures and such, you can get a big cheapie Craftsman; ~250 ft. lbs.
You can use it for alot of other things, too.
(Unlike the "torque meister")
Nick
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Re: Top 5 "Speciality" tools
Breaker bar with a floor jack handle on it with my large A$$ hanging off it breaks them loose! dont need a precision measurement for removing them.Aurumen wrote:But that won't help you if your rear axle nut is stuck...mine was so tight from the PO that it took well over 350 ft. lbs. to get it off...that woulda killed your craftsman wrenchClatter wrote:My vote goes for the big torque wrench over the "torque meister".
For what you pay for the adaptor/fixtures and such, you can get a big cheapie Craftsman; ~250 ft. lbs.
You can use it for alot of other things, too.
(Unlike the "torque meister")
Nick
Just my .02$
- MNAirHead
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Torque meister vs breaker bar vs torque wrench.
I've broken countless breaker bars and torque wrenches (at least 20 - I've been banned from certain Sears for coming back 3 times in a week for the same tool.)
I've bummed up spindle threads and nuts using an 6 foot long wrench...
It NEVER fails that the wrenches brake at 3 a.m.... never seems to happen in the Sears parking lot.
I've had people write to me that lost the rear castle nuts not knowing when 250 lbs of pressure was on for the rears --- much easier to predict with the torquemeister.
For the $50... the torque meister is worth owning if you're going to remove more than a few flywheels and brake drums.
For a specialty tool -- it's just as good a deal as the clutch plate tool.
T.,
I've broken countless breaker bars and torque wrenches (at least 20 - I've been banned from certain Sears for coming back 3 times in a week for the same tool.)
I've bummed up spindle threads and nuts using an 6 foot long wrench...
It NEVER fails that the wrenches brake at 3 a.m.... never seems to happen in the Sears parking lot.
I've had people write to me that lost the rear castle nuts not knowing when 250 lbs of pressure was on for the rears --- much easier to predict with the torquemeister.
For the $50... the torque meister is worth owning if you're going to remove more than a few flywheels and brake drums.
For a specialty tool -- it's just as good a deal as the clutch plate tool.
T.,
- amskeptic
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Re: Top 5 "Speciality" tools
A test lamp awl with alligator clip is nice,celticbob wrote:What are the top 5 speciality tools you need/have for working on your VW? Being new to working on my car myself I am just starting to pick up some tools. The only "Non-Basic" one I have is the Rear Axle Nut remover, and that is ordered but not here yet. What are the "Essential" ones I will need?
(lets you stab a wire to check for voltage)
a 6mm allen 3/8" socket
(will do most CV joint bolts and alternator adjustment bolt on a Type 4)
a simple flywheel lock,
a combination fuel pressure/vacuum gauge,
a threaded compression tester is critical,
and the other tools mentioned elsewhere on this thread.
Colin
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if you are going to be doing torsions, buy the torsion tool. it's cheap and makes life SOOO much easier. or be like me and find a friend who has oneTIMBERWOLF wrote:1. 17mm allen key for IRS arm bolts
2. chain (and no.3) for taking off the spring plates
3. high lift trolley jack
4. 200amp mig welder
5. angle grinder
car: tube frame dune buggy.
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