Recent content by STS_Underdog

ATECH3FR250 here, love it. Agree with what the others say, get the one with the angle meter built in. Any time I'm doing engine work GM uses torque to yield bolts, makes it way easier when you don't have room for the full turn you need. Had trouble with mine a few months after I bought it, but...

Never had one we couldn't get, but there was one on a rusty truck from up north that took a "liberal" application of heat. Really strong Snap-On air hammer with enough heat to get the hub cherry red and it eventually came out. Made what should have been a 30 minute job more like two hours...

Snap-On 3/8" ratchet. Used it to pull back a serp belt tensioner, as I finished up I dropped it. I remember hearing it hit the undertray and thinking I needed to pick the car back up to get it. Got busy and forgot until the car was gone.

Another option to consider is the ASEP program. You take courses at the local community college and do an apprenticeship at a dealer. It's not only the automotive classes, you end up with a junior college diploma when you are done. This is useful if you decide down the road to work on a four...