Matco Serpentine kit

[03protege]

I saw this kit at a pawn and I could probably get it for $40. It looked like it had never been used. Would this be a good tool to add to the arsenal?

Matco has it listed for $126 but it seems to be worth about $50 in ebay money.

 

[balane]

For $40 I would consider buying that. I don't know if I'd ever use it though, I've gotten by all this time without any types of special tools to change serp-belts which I feel to be fairly simple 99% of the time. Any issues I've had with squeezing a belt into place couldn't be made easier with a tool. But still, I like tools, I like good tools and I really like good tools in blow-molded plastic cases with little indents to keep everything in place.

As long as it was made in the USA I would likely purchase that set at that price.

 

[03protege]

For $40 I would consider buying that. I don't know if I'd ever use it though, I've gotten by all this time without any types of special tools to change serp-belts which I feel to be fairly simple 99% of the time. Any issues I've had with squeezing a belt into place couldn't be made easier with a tool. But still, I like tools, I like good tools and I really like good tools in blow-molded plastic cases with little indents to keep everything in place.

As long as it was made in the USA I would likely purchase that set at that price.

That is exactly how I feel, I am trying to draw the line between tool hoarder and tool user and I am having trouble.

 

[not-required]

It looks exactly the same as the gearwrench set.

 

[dsmnickk90]

Looks them same as the gearwrench/kd

 

[Dieselbutterfly]

seems like basic tools are all that is needed for belt replacement,but maybe someone who came across a belt replacement job where one was needed, could chime in

 

[kmkalf]

i have the same kit but it is labeled Kobalt and it has saved me several times especially on fwd transverse engines

 

[03protege]

It looks exactly the same as the gearwrench set.

Looks them same as the gearwrench/kd

Actually the tools are in a Gearwrench case and from what I can tell they all come this way from the pictures I have looked at.

 

[Strouty]

It is very useful on some cars, as a DIY guy I had trouble with a volvo and used this set. Now I just go get it when I am doing a serp belt. It has a lot of adjustability. It is not made in the USA, but $40 is not too bad, I think I paid $50 new at NAPA.

 

[joedodge]

Absolutly love mine use it all the time professionaly. It has many more used than belts

 

[KSB]

That kit is very cool, as a heavy truck guy I have not had an opportunity to use one
until the other day on a GMC Savanna. It made the job really easy. I am looking into getting myself a kit like this soon.

 

[Skin]

Actually the tools are in a Gearwrench case and from what I can tell they all come this way from the pictures I have looked at.

What they mean is its literally just a rebranded gearwrench kit.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002WSFTO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Mastermind]

yes, its a gearwrench. yes its imported. yes its a rebrand. its too much off the truck. $40 is not too much. used is not new. i have one. i love it. if you cant find a use for this tool, open the hood on a modern front wheel drive vehicle. yes, most can be done with a wrench or the cheap HF tool, but this thing will get at anything anywhere (just about)


So...to the OP...yes, my opinion is that it is a worthwhile tool to have at your disposal, and at a fair price.

 

[LLcoolJames]

I love mine. FWD transversely mounted engines are this tools niche.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Cripes has the kobalt branded one for $30 new. Same OEM.

 

[Mastermind]

ive wasted more than $10 worth of time on cripe already. 1002 searches....no results lol

 

[FLRover]

It is very useful on some cars, as a DIY guy I had trouble with a volvo and used this set. Now I just go get it when I am doing a serp belt. It has a lot of adjustability. It is not made in the USA, but $40 is not too bad, I think I paid $50 new at NAPA.

Its great on the I6 Volvo engines. Handy but not needed on almost every belt job. I'm happy with mine. COO really dosnt matter its qaulity is good.

 

[bw77]

ive wasted more than $10 worth of time on cripe already. 1002 searches....no results lol

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobalt-15pc...748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aea00e4c4

 

[Agentwho]

Add me to the list of people who have this kit and love it for getting into those tight engine compartments. At 40 bucks it is a good deal. If you think you could use it then pick it up. Hell its a pawn shop right, offer the guy 30 for it and see if you get lucky.

 

[thesilverone]

do it!

 

[Seanbev24]

That kit is a lifesaver. It's too much off the truck since you can walk into sears and get the exact same thing branded as Gearwrench, but for $40 it's a deal.

 

[Aetsh]

Had my eye on one for a while.. seems like a good price! I'd grab it

 

[DodgeMech]

I need to buy one...i use my boss's all the time at work...

 

[sberry]

Yup, I dont do a lot of various models, about once or twice I had somethin that had to make a tool for, don't have it anymore and havnt needed a special tool since but,,, at 40$ ( hard to go wrong) and if I was sticking my head under the hood on regular basis I am sure as by testimonial here it would be worth its weight.

 

[chris142]

That set is imported. It was on sale last month for $109