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Title: Impact wrench
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 January 2009, 09:47

Need one of these to remove the bottom pulley nut on my 2.0 ABF engine. I don't want to spend a fortune but understand a cheap one won't last too long. Either of these be up to the job?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-Hi-Spec-633988-Impact-Wrench/dp/B001C85VKS

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223524&C=Froogle&U=223524&T=Module

Your thoughts appreciated  :smiley:

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: DarnPB on 02 January 2009, 10:13

I have never used an impact wrench. I take it the engine is out of the car otherwise I would have thought access would be nearly impossible? I have a two foot long, half inch drive breaker bar. Loads cheaper and safer to use.

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 January 2009, 10:15

Yes engines out.

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: oakgreengolf on 02 January 2009, 10:19

Whats the best way of stopping the crank turning whilst undoing it?

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: danny_p on 02 January 2009, 10:27

olds bearing shell in starter ring wedged against a bolt,  or wedgeing someting in through  on flywheel

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 02 January 2009, 11:05

you can get impact guns from machine mart that are £15/20 that connect to your car battery. ive had one for a few years now and its perfect for crank bolts and the like. it does feel cheap as hell but works and is almost disposable at that price!

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: JC on 02 January 2009, 20:41

i just got one from the bay, 24v jobby with 2 batteries,  £40 delivered - good bit of kit, and so far so good  :wink:

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: sidecarphil on 02 January 2009, 20:51

i know i'm a mechanic and i use mine every day BUT

i now have a snap-on electric impact gun and IT IS SEX  :grin: :grin:

but i had a cheapo one that lasted a year of every day abuse (use)

then i sold it to my mate for a tenner and i think it is still going , although the battery needs charging every other wheel nut  :grin: :grin:

i love mine though

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: Jay on 02 January 2009, 22:03

hmm I might have to get one to add to my cupboard of ever growing unused tools :grin:

Bought some more sockets, 3/8"'s & 1/4" with an adapter to switch between the two, along with a screw driver with multiple bits and some spanners.

Was £19 down to £6 from argos, cat number 700 / 0900

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: dan7 on 03 January 2009, 13:07

I bought a £5 tool that does the same, a non powered impact wrench that you belt the back end of with a big hammer and that does the trick! Never failed!!!

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: rubjonny on 03 January 2009, 14:24

you arnt thinking of undoing the 19mm 12 point blt in the middle of the crank pulley?  if so dont :P  The crank pulley is held on with the 4 allen bolts.  it might fight you when you try to remove it though, but a puller will make short work of it.

If you wanted to remove the inner crank timing belt sprocket then you need to remove that bolt :)

Title: Re: Impact wrench
Post by: oakgreengolf on 03 January 2009, 17:18

your right I didn't need to remove that bolt oh well you learn something new everyday.  :smiley: