Hey guys,

I was trying to install the MD 5/16" spacer today and came across a small problem. The torque wrench I bought from crappy tire broke one of the bolts which go into the lower plenum. Looks like the wrench doesn't "click" at the lower range on the scale which is ridiculous.

To all the guys who have done this mod what torque wrench did you use and where did you buy it from? I would like to get this issue resolved ASAP but can't seem to find any other wrenches to buy locally that are under $200.

Also if anyone knows of a good Nissan mechanic in the Hamilton area I would pay to have this fixed. Thanks in advance

 

Are you saying you used a wrench the length of your arm to tighten a bolt to 100-in pounds? Whoops... Wrenches are only accurate in the middle 50% (AUTO ZONE).

Here in the states the local auto parts stores should sell a smaller size torque wrench which is about the length of your hand for ~60$. This is a necessary tool if you have a growing garage toolbox. Here is an amazon equivalent of what I bought. For 20$ less, go figure.

 

Actually the wrench states that it is good from 20-250 in-lbs. I set it to 40 as per the instructions started tightening and then I never heard a click sound. Eventually the bolt snapped but luckily I was able to remove it.

 

Craftsman is the next best thing to Snap-On. They come with a full lifetime warranty and you can bring the torque wrenches in to get them checked anytime and they will replace any Craftsman tool at no charge if something is off or broken, no matter the cause. I'm not sure how Craftsman products are distributed out there in Canada, but we can just go to Sears here in the States.

 

You probably have a 1/2" drive torque wrench and it goes from 20-250 ft-lbs not in-lbs.
Check it again.

 

It is a 3/8" drive and its in-lbs, I made sure because I knew that much lower torque was needed for the bolts.

Did some research on the wrench I bought and a lot of negative reviews, and everyone is saying that it doesn't "click" in the lower range. Just goes to show you always research an item before buying it.

I came across a 1/4" drive wrench which I think might work better, but now I have to wait till Tuesday to go and buy a new bolt from Nissan.

 

Good stuff, I just thought I would mention that. Sounds good with the 1/4" drive, remember, you can take that other wrench back, if you weren't satisfied.

Before you tighten the actual bolt, set the wrench torque and try it in a vise so you can get a feel for it and to see what the click is like.

 

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Somethings like that are second nature by now, I don't even think about it.
I had someone over last weekend, helping him with a mod.
When I put the drive of the torque wrench in the vise to check it, he asked what the hell I was doing.
He had never heard of that. !

 

Lol, thanks Ian, I guess it is part of the old school habits.

 

i have a 3/8" in-lb craftsman torque wrench that works well for plenum spacer installs. It doesn't click but you can feel the entire head move once it reaches torque and know when its time to stop

 

my canadian tire torque wrench works fine..... the click is extremely soft though at low settings. I have to make sure you've mastered the click but it's there