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Warning: My torque wrench failed during an engine mount job
Yesterday, I was torquing down some engine mounts when my wrench clicked way too early. I checked it with another tool and found it was off by a big margin. Had to redo the whole section with a backup, which wasted a bunch of time. Has anyone dealt with tool failure like this? How do you keep your gear from letting you down?
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kim.nina6mo ago
Skip the drama, tools fail sometimes (deal with it).
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calebc406mo ago
Used to think checking tools was a waste of time too. Then a bad multimeter reading had me chasing a ghost short for hours on a simple outlet job. Now a quick function check on my main gear is just part of setting up, saves more time than it costs.
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the_finley6mo ago
Test your torque wrench before any important job. A faulty one can ruin your work and waste your whole afternoon. I had a similar scare last year with a suspension bolt. Now I verify mine with a cheap tester every couple months. It adds five minutes but prevents huge headaches. Never rely on a single tool when the stakes are high.
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