Recent content by MartinTech

After I had a hood drop onto the touch-screen of an Autologic several years ago, I put a clamp on every hood strut I encounter! Better safe than sorry, and if any damage occurs from a falling hood, it's always the tech's fault. No exceptions.

But, on the other hand, it may only scuff your knuckles.

Get both. It doesn't have to happen in one day.:thumbup: 'Almost' is a long way... Gearwrench u-joint sockets are almost exactly like their craftsman counterparts. Buy one SO in your favorite size, and you'll understand. :beer:

Buy the SO wrenches, of course. Once you have them you'll never regret it. The BP wrenches are fine for what they are, but are probably closer to your current wrenches than you think.

I'd think about one of those cheap, used SO boxes your market is flooded with.:)

Use a brad puller. I have one from Tool Aid (no kidding) that cost six dollars. Works like a champ...I pull apart several bmws a day with it.

Hazet magnetic sparkplug sockets are the bee's knees. That being said, I use a Koken u-joint plug socket that has a spring retainer when I am servicing an M10/20/30. Don't use Bosch Platinums in that motor. Bosch WR9LS ...i think I have a newer Hazet plug socket to fit N54/55, etc, that...

Dig that, I always thread one lugbolt in a bit to catch it. I've never noticed any damage to the inside edge of a rim from the prybar contact point. In fact, many wheels are already scuffed up pretty badly from previous tire installs... Whatever works.

SO dead blow ball peens are my favorite too. As far as the stuck wheel thing goes, try using a prybar instead. Grab a solid spot on the subframe with the tip, and pry against the rim. The wheel will come off more predictably, and you won't be trying to catch it before it either lands on it's...

Quote: Originally Posted by wafrederick View Post Scan tools do have to have CAN attachments now.2004 and up Chryslers and Fords are this way including GMs,are CAN which stands for controlled area network.Problem with anything European and Japanese is that you can't get much for data stream info...

http://www.timesert.com/ "Timesert is far better than helicoils IMO" True Story. I haven't used a helicoil since the first time I used a timesert. helicoil = patch timesert = repair

Sorry, scratch Autologic for domestics. They're eurotrash only.

I use a couple of Autologics. They're not really priced right for diy, but they are Win95 based. Launch??

you're missing all sizes between 4 and 36mm.

If you want something nice in your garage, an SO box is a lot easier to afford than a Ferrari.