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[SteadyC]

Bought the tool last month. Vehicle brought in today. The only issue was the plastic "alignment" dowel in the rear (right) valve cover(2016 town and country). The bad rockers were in the right head intake side. Replaced all the lifters. Also found the main vacuum line assembly to the booster bad. All the lines were cracked. The van has 76k and the oil was changed every 3k. Original one owner. Engine was spotless internally.


JUNK.

 

[shoggoth80]

Bought the tool last month. Vehicle brought in today. The only issue was the plastic "alignment" dowel in the rear (right) valve cover(2016 town and country). The bad rockers were in the right head intake side. Replaced all the lifters. Also found the main vacuum line assembly to the booster bad. All the lines were cracked. The van has 76k and the oil was changed every 3k. Original one owner. Engine was spotless internally.


JUNK.

Pentastar... Eeeeeew. I hate that engine with a passion. Had one that had a faulty oil cooler, 2015. Employer tried to rake me over the coals for it. Dropped about 20 pages worth of customer complaints on the manager's desk. They sent it to the dealer, and dealer warranty repaired the engine. Hated them ever since. Our fleet vehicles with that engine still leak like crazy, and chew up camshafts.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Got the $29 Hyper Tough 3/8" impact at Walmart. I don't need it at all, but curiosity got the best of me. Honestly it feels decently built. Pictures with the others I have to compare size.

 

[Stubby1743]

^ That was the only reason I bought that set - I already own a Vessel 33-piece "bit set", but it doesn't include those screwy two-pronged "security" bits, so I figured WTH for $6 bucks, why not? Save me some grief if and when I ever run into such an animal.

I bought a set like that quite a time ago and broke one of the prongs off one of the two-pronged security bits the first time that I tried to use it. I've not had any confidence in any of the other bits since especially the security Torx bits. I upgraded to long Vessel security Torx bits.

 

[four.cycle]

The bad rockers were in the right head intake side.

Satiate my curiosity, as I know nothing about that engine:
Is the engine mounted inline, or in a "transverse" position in the engine compartment?
Where, in relationship to the "intake side" of the "right bank", is the exhaust manifold?

 

[tamaraw]

Satiate my curiosity, as I know nothing about that engine:
Is the engine mounted inline, or in a "transverse" position in the engine compartment?
Where, in relationship to the "intake side" of the "right bank", is the exhaust manifold?

Transverse (it's a mini van), "cold vee". I believe transmission is on the driver side, so that would put the right bank as the one closest to the firewall.

 

[GarageHobbyist]

Just got this little throat less rotary shear in. Makes cutting copper sheet a breeze!

It was listed by the MFG on eBay as used/not new. Not sure what the story is, shows some wear, but works great for $25.

 

[Prospecter]

How big of a fastener? Would it make sense to upsize to 3/4 (or 1-inch) drive breaker bar, and add a 4-6+ foot cheater pipe on it?

Whatever it is, it's stuck pretty impressively if you broke the tool before the fastener.

Mike

When I get to that point, I break out the impacts. When those don't work, it's saw and grinder time.

 

[captain14]

Picked up my online order from HD this morning.

2 pairs of safety glasses and a short husky hand rake since it leaf season.

I’m between Cateract surgery so I need to put some of the safety glasses around my work areas.

 

[StahlBenz]

VIM haul (HBR10 arriving tomorrow) and CTA flex nut drivers.

 

[StahlBenz]

I wanted a comprehensive set of fan clutch wrenches for euro vehicles. Grabbed this kit for $75 on eBay. I am sure they do the job but they are not great quality and bite into your hand the square handles. Going to return them and spend the extra $100 for the full CTA tool set.

You can see the comparison between one of the wrenches and the CTA that I already own.

 

[Etchase]

Great build quality on these, but I sure wish they would make a better release mechanism. Least destructive and very effective extractors if you have the room. First time I have tried the 4 inch size. Taiwan.

 

[SteadyC]

Satiate my curiosity, as I know nothing about that engine:
Is the engine mounted inline, or in a "transverse" position in the engine compartment?
Where, in relationship to the "intake side" of the "right bank", is the exhaust manifold?

Transverse (FWD Minivan Town and Country). Bank/cylinder head near the firewall.

 

[four.cycle]

right bank as the one closest to the firewall.

aha! I'd guess they roasted that side of the engine. Not enough air flow to prevent a long-term overheat issue.

 

[mikeinri]

Is there a long-term fix (other than trade it in)?

Mike

 

[Farmall450]

The gantry was 2 weeks ago, the chain falls are my "new" arrival as of Monday night.

Gantry is a Vestil 2k. I'm considering doubling up ibeams to hit 4k (with a huge safety factor) - I stopped by HF and noticed their 2k's beam was half the beam this is (US made 4"x6", 3/16" web 1/4" flanges). From the Vestil site the legs look identical, the casters are identical, and the beam is 2" taller on the 4k adjustable - so I'm not far off! Pretty sure I have a 4x6 beam too, just need to decide if it's worth drilling a ton of 1/2 holes or if clamps will do.

Chain falls and trolleys are newer Budgit 1ks. Had to drive really far for both (they were actually pretty close to each other - the gantry and the chain falls, but both 1:30+ away). I also have a 2T CM electric to hang in the middle, but of course the Vevor "6600#" (which is interesting since it has 4 different bearings each of which is only good for ~1200#) trolley came without any hardware (oops!).

 

[Farmall450]

Mini buckets. No idea what I'm gonna use them for yet but yes I did need them & yes I did need that many!

Not going to lie, I would have bought a few too.

 

[PWC Repair]

New to me........7x6 walk through scaffolding. We're about to start building our sons house and I kept thinking trying to rent something and take it back umpteen times will be a pain. Bought these 4 sets for $350.

 

[Squankum]

Got on the threadchecker bandwagon. Tried to do the raised plastic numbers with a paint pen, turned out like ****, don't care enough to redo it. An 18V stapler to a join my Makita club. A 25" HF Icon 1/2" breaker bar to complete an epic stuck bolt 5 hr battle. My old no-name, undersized and overwhelmed bar paid the ultimate price (glad to see it go).

It's not technically correct, but in my little world, 15" is a mere flex handle, 24+" is a breaker bar.

 

[Squankum]

Bought the tool last month. Vehicle brought in today. The only issue was the plastic "alignment" dowel in the rear (right) valve cover(2016 town and country). The bad rockers were in the right head intake side. Replaced all the lifters. Also found the main vacuum line assembly to the booster bad. All the lines were cracked. The van has 76k and the oil was changed every 3k. Original one owner. Engine was spotless internally.


JUNK.

Is the 4.0 liter also found in T&C's related to this engine? (I have a little old lady friend with one.)

 

[Smokeshow69]

Is the 4.0 liter also found in T&C's related to this engine? (I have a little old lady friend with one.)

ehhh, kinda.... kind of like a distant cousin if I recall correctly.

 

[SteadyC]

Is the 4.0 liter also found in T&C's related to this engine? (I have a little old lady friend with one.)

Not my realm really. Just helped out a good friend.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Is the 4.0 liter also found in T&C's related to this engine? (I have a little old lady friend with one.)

No. The 3.6/3.2 current production Pentastar is much removed from the SOHC 4.0. The 4.0 per Wikipedia is related back all the way to the 90s. Which I assumed because it's a very 90s design. The 4.0 wasn't available very long. The vans basically went from 3.3/3.8 right into the 3.6L Pentastar family. The 4.0l was very brief.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Quick stop before work - https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/the-klein-tool-addiction-thread.368079/post-10891091

 

[mikeinri]

Oof, I really didn't need to know there's a Klein addiction thread. The Milwaukee one hurts (the wallet) enough, LOL...

Mike

 

[RMERR]

It's not technically correct, but in my little world, 15" is a mere flex handle, 24+" is a breaker bar.

I agree completely, as borne out by this episode.

 

[PelicanPines]

They arrived... OMG ... Love em.

 

[Monte]

 

[Mopar367]

Some new knipex snap ring pliers to replace the channel lock interchangeable tip ones

 

[LeeG]

I got a shipm in from HJE. A set of 3/8” Koken wobble/fix extensions, a 1” drive Wright ratchet, and some PEC rulers.

And if you wonder why I need a 1” ratchet, it’s because I have some 1” sockets. None of which I will have a use for in the foreseeable future.

Lee

 

[Balog]

They arrived... OMG ... Love em.

Those look awesome, what’s the make/model?

 

[Madjik Man]

Some new knipex snap ring pliers to replace the channel lock interchangeable tip ones

I did the same. The Channel Lock one wasn't horrible but it was always mildly irritating

 

[PelicanPines]

Those look awesome, what’s the make/model?

Titan Nano... Previously posted by a fellow GJer that I cussed out for forcing me to buy them.

 

[tamaraw]

I went to ask my Snap-On driver about the SPP744 that I saw posted on here and he gave me one for free so I ended up buying a pocket prybar/screwdriver too.

PBM55
Hard handle pocket screwdriver/prybar

SPP744
Ratchet rebuild tool (ball detent holder)

 

[Squankum]

Got my first coindriver (TOP brand, TRD-45) (Japan, $16.99 ) and the cheap cutters (IGAN-P6) (China, $6.95.)
The cutters for in the house/kitchen, where I'm willing to have a very small number of sometimes cheap tools, compared to the shop. More on that later!

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Couple of grabs from Harbor Freight

 

[Farmall450]

Couple of grabs from Harbor Freight

I bought the same rivnut set, but I haven't used it yet.

 

[Prospecter]

Got my first coindriver (TOP brand, TRD-45) (Japan, $16.99 ) and the cheap cutters (IGAN-P6) (China, $6.95.)
The cutters for in the house/kitchen, where I'm willing to have a very small number of sometimes cheap tools, compared to the shop. More on that later!

I've got one those drivers. I think you'll find it handy.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

I bought the same rivnut set, but I haven't used it yet.

It was on sale last week. I don’t even have a need for it yet, but when the time comes, I’ll be ready haha.

 

[wafrederick]

VIM tools,the vhc77 set