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I would recommend taking it back either way...
"if" they messed something up with that much over-torquing, having them work on it will give you more proof than your word... and make sure the "manager" knows about it. |
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where it gets confusing is I've had the same problem twice from my MINI dealer too, the second time when I did complain and told them to retorque them properly...maybe I need to to more pushups or something
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with an impact wrench it is all about the CFM and at what pressure. Even a 15 gal compressor is at the very low end for an effective use of an impact wrench. I would suggest a 25 gal with 5+ CFM at about 90psi. There are some in the 25-30 gal range with wheels that make them nice to roll around.
Also, if those lugs are over tightened that bad you probably want to replace them.
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righty-tighty / lefty-loosey
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For automotive stuff, this site has a bunch of great stuff.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net I got my OBDII reader there, http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/EQS-3110.html I love it! |
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Anyone know where I can get a very low profile jack that's not $500+?
I want this one, but it's sooo much. http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...ACHyd1_pg1.htm |
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here's a tip, get 2 2x4's or 2x6's, drive on to them, then slide the jack under the jackpoint
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triple A card, and a credit card are the best tools
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Since I've been doing some work lately I thought this might be a good time to add to this thread...
From a Cooldaddy post in the iPhone app thread: http://motoringunderground.com/forum...023#post406023 Quote:
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And some nice tool finds in the Harbor Freight tool thread: http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...ad.php?t=14604
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And since I've been mounting and dismounting wheels alot lately, I discovered these little gems that euro car owners with lug bolts will find very useful:
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![]() http://www.wheelhanger.com/ http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...SAABTL_pg1.htm I bought mine from the eBay store of RADUSA, since the same hangers where cheaper after shipping than either their own web site or their Amazon.com storefront. You will need the 12x1.5 thread pitch version for 1st gen MINI's without the newer 14mm lug bolts. BTW, I highly recommend buying two of these for easiest use with the MINI's 4 bolt lug pattern. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alumi...9931QQtcZphoto Their eBay storefront: http://stores.ebay.com/Otis-Inc-LA http://www.radusadirect.com/ Edit: I've emailed RADUSA/Otis Inc to ask them to make a batch of the wheel hangers in the newer MINI thread pitch (14x1.25). We'll see what happens. Last edited by Flamez; 04-12-2009 at 02:51 PM.. |
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