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can you use a helicoil? they are not grate but this is what they are for.
Torque Wrenches - PITA
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Helicoils are actually stronger than the original threads, especially so in aluminium applications
He's got a snapped casting though, which can't be fixed with a helicoil
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Helicoils are actually stronger than the original threads, especially so in aluminium applications
stronger in aluminum yes, but relay sloppy!
He's got a snapped casting though, which can't be fixed with a helicoil
lol
gaffer tape??
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so how do the Halfords Professional series of torque wrenches rate?
I have a halfords pro one for 8nm to 60nm or around that sort of range. Use it quite often and still works perfectly. I actually find torque wrenches more useful on the smaller bolts than larger. When it comes to applying 6nm to some cam cover screws or similar its great. Although I always tend to over tighten anything given the chance so it reigns me in.
I guess the trouble now is that you can get loads of tools for dirt cheap and for a one off job it is tempting. But usually you just end up cursing them. Those massive screwdriver sets for example that are made of cheese.
I guess the trouble now is that you can get loads of tools for dirt cheap and for a one off job it is tempting. But usually you just end up cursing them. Those massive screwdriver sets for example that are made of cheese.
I had a similer misshap very recently , i bought a draper torque wrench to do up a 10nm bolt (Plaster clutch cover onto metal engine cover) it snaped one of the bolts and bent every other bolt.
I sent the wrench back looking for a better bit of gear!
I sent the wrench back looking for a better bit of gear!
Only if the hole has not been drilled or tapped properly. A helicoil should give a very good fit.
