torque wrench needed

[MNuTz 0]

Hi all,

 

I need a torque wrench that is capable of the range 10nm to 25nm as ive got to change the fuel filter on my valver.

 

I dont want to spend the earth on something i will only use a few times at the most, any suggestions?

 

Thanks

[khurrado 0]

Im going to change my fuel pump and filter aswell, i didint realise a torque wrench was needed. I was planning on downing a bottle of irn bru and using a ratchet.

[Jim 2]

*edit*

 

Ignore me. Didn't read the post!

[Kevin Bacon 5]

25nm is barely tighter than hand tight, shouldn't worry about torquing it. Just apply common sense and don't ream the schitt out of a nut/bolt that obviously just needs nipping up.

[Walesy 0]

I've got a snap on torque wrench that is unused , i'm not sure what it's worth tbh :?

[khurrado 0]

£5er ?

[MNuTz 0]

well i was tempted just to tighten it, place a bowl under it and start her up, then just tighten by 1/4 until it stops leaking :D

[Walesy 0]

£5er ?

 

..at least! make it £6 and it's yours :)

[davidwort 0]

well i was tempted just to tighten it, place a bowl under it and start her up, then just tighten by 1/4 until it stops leaking :D

 

Most of the 16v fuel unions use a light alloy washer and just need nipping up, in the past when I've fitted new washers re-assembling the system or re-used them (perhaps not the best idea) I've done exactly as you say and just nipped them up a bit more if they seep fuel, always been OK for me, always go back and re-check any fuel unions once the system is pressured up on the ignition and then when the car is started though!

[CaiosG60 PWR 0]

http://www.thedrapershop.co.uk/draper-3 ... -3870.html

 

or

 

http://www.shacktools.com/sykespickavan ... -5566.html

 

 

But I shouldnt think you really need one to change your fuel filter. :wink:

[davidwort 0]

that draper one is cheap for a low range wrench, wonder how accurate they are?

I use a cheepo one for wheel bolts but then a few NM either way isn't too critical there.

[MNuTz 0]

http://www.thedrapershop.co.uk/draper-3 ... -3870.html

 

or

 

http://www.shacktools.com/sykespickavan ... -5566.html

 

 

But I shouldnt think you really need one to change your fuel filter. :wink:

 

thanks for the links :)

 

First time changing a filter and i was just following the guide in the wiki!

[Supercharged 2]

Yeah, no need for the TW, you get a new washer with the filter so just need to nip up...

 

Best tip for the 16v filters is to use a larger spanner (adjustable will do) to hold the filter while undoing the banjo bolts and be carefull not to move it much as the plastic lines are delicate when twisted