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2nd December 2020, 20:35 | #22 |
same car since 2005
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3rd December 2020, 13:28 | #23 |
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40 years ago I found that the outer section of a Mk1 escort steering column was a good fit to my socket set handle (never heard of breaker bars back then). I still have that yard long piece of Ford steel tube and it's my go-to when dealing with over-tightened wheel nuts and bolts.
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4th December 2020, 17:55 | #24 |
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Thanks to everyone who has contributed to my query.
I rejected the breaker bar solution as I wouldn't want it rattling around in the boot. Also, I have a spider wrench in the garage. I have, instead, bought the Liftmaster impact wrench, linked by Macafee with the usual caveats earier in this thread). It is UK-sourced, and comes with cables to use either the internal power socket or direcly from the battery. The wrench, together with double-ended sockets covering 17mm - 23mm nuts, comes in a fitted case (althought I'm not sure if I will be able to get the cable back in after I use the tool). Anyway, it fits neatly behind the wheel arch on either side. The wrench will also be useful away from the wheel nuts. Thanks again, Derek |
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Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money. Last edited by HarryM1BYT; 4th December 2020 at 18:18.. |
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Fair play. The cheap one I had was very effective and if yours turns out to be a good one please let us know, I could do with a new one. The battery hook up is more useful than you think, no worries about not being charged. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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