3/8" Torque wrenches

UsInWorld · Jan 17, 2019

Hi
Used the search function and found few old threads re torque wrenches.

Got a New Norbar 40 - 200 Nm 1/2" drive torque wrench thou not using it due to the range not low enough. So will be selling it.

Whats the most recent recommondation in 3/8 torque wrenches. I seen following:
1. Halfords 10 - 60 Nm £85
2. Draper black 10 - 80 Nm £30
3. Teng tools 19-110 Nm £50

Price and range and possible quality of the Teng tools one seems best ,and will do wheelnuts(so far done them by feel and never had 1 come loose.

Whats are Landy Zoners using for their 300tdi repairs?

Henry_b · Jan 17, 2019

I personally prefer Teng, but everyone has their preferences!

resto_d1 · Jan 17, 2019

I have the draper. It seems to be pretty good quality but I think teng would be more accurate. I should really get it re-calibrated too. Probably will if I decide to do an engine rebuild

My Old Landy · Jan 17, 2019

I too have the Draper. It seems ok to me

backinblack · Jan 17, 2019

I have had a Halfords one for about 10 years. Got a bigger one also but thats a Draper.

Kev12 · Jan 17, 2019

Under normal circumstances I only use a torque wrench for crank pulley bolts. Last time I did an engine rebuild I borrowed a 3/8 one off my dad, but its not very often I have to do anything like that.
My 1/2 one is a dial type Snap-On that i got off ebay for a good price.

UsInWorld · Jan 17, 2019

Cheers all
Seems as all 3 torque wrenches are of good quality which helps in making a choise. Good to know draper makes some quality tools as some of their cheap pliers ect are like buttter.
Local shop sells the Teng for 80 so can see it before buying online for 50

Would mainly be for engine repairs, needed a torque tool for exhaust manifold nuts and pulley bolts when did the waterpump. Next job of refurb steering box will be when the new torque wrench has arrived

Disco1BFG · Jan 17, 2019

My 3/8" torque wrench is the Teng you mention - IME, it's a very good tool with superb repeatability and a nice feel to it - I have a 3/4" drive of theirs too, and it is equally good, but somewhat heavier

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Oh, and we have two 300Tdi's here

Nodge68 · Jan 18, 2019

Why sell the 1/2" torque wrench? Just buy a 3/8 to complement it.
You can never have too many tools, and it's guaranteed that you'll need the extra capacity of the 1/2" wrench, the moment you don't have one.

resto_d1 · Jan 18, 2019

Some draper is total junk mate. It's the old school draper that was good. I have an old school tin set of sockets and the ratchet is tough as nails. I think the torque wrench is ok and have built an engine with it but would defo buy teng if I were you. Good gear

resto_d1 · Jan 18, 2019

Nodge68 said:
Why sell the 1/2" torque wrench? Just buy a 3/8 to complement it.
You can never have too many tools, and it's guaranteed that you'll need the extra capacity of the 1/2" wrench, the moment you don't have one.

+1 a 3/8 for small stuff then a 1/2 For big.

resto_d1 · Jan 18, 2019

Some arm bolts are 176nm. If your half goes up to 200 you can hit it without the wrench being wound up to max

Si Click · Jan 18, 2019

resto_d1 said:
+1 a 3/8 for small stuff then a 1/2 For big.

And a 3/4 for really big, (D2 Hub for instance needs 400Nm).

jamesmartin · Jan 18, 2019

Si Click said:
And a 3/4 for really big, (D2 Hub for instance needs 400Nm).

with stuff that big a long bar is more than adequate

3/8" Torque wrenches

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