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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3211 |
I have that bought as part of a kit with a drill and it works fine. Not had it fail to undo a nut so far and makes taking off wheels very easy. Not robust enough for workshop day to day use but perfect for the DIY'er. Impact wrenches realy are a fantastic bit of kit IMO for old cars as the percussive shock action will loosen rusted nuts way better than brute force torque. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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28th Nov 2023 5:45pm |
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Abacus405 Member Since: 01 Feb 2022 Location: West yorkshire Posts: 97 |
Perfect, thanks Jay 2017 (67) Vogue SE Corinthian Grey |
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28th Nov 2023 5:56pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8516 |
Ive got a Dwalt DCF 18v impact wrench, only gets used for occasional and I only went for that as I have lots of 18v work tack. expensive option compared to the Ryobi but will undo most things.... There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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28th Nov 2023 6:55pm |
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Merchy Member Since: 14 Feb 2021 Location: North Wales Posts: 1187 |
I use a Dewalt cordless impact wrench, it has three settings, on max it is rated at 950Nm torque, it has been invaluable when working on my old RR, not cheap but very good quality
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28th Nov 2023 7:06pm |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8207 |
Do not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES use an impact wrench on bolts that go into aluminium mostly on the L405. The bolts/nuts are totally dry from the factory and an impact wrench will gall the threads or rip them straight out, use a standard big breaker bar and ease them out, working back and forward with plenty of your favourite penetrating fluid....
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28th Nov 2023 7:24pm |
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Merchy Member Since: 14 Feb 2021 Location: North Wales Posts: 1187 |
Good tip Haylands I forgot about the modern world I was just thinking about my old bus, it's like me, a bit old fashioned and most bits still work |
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28th Nov 2023 7:31pm |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3211 |
Good point Pete and I should have checked the OP's car profile as not much rust on a 2017 and the extensive use of alloy parts so it's likley an impact wrench may not be that useful apart from removing road wheels. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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28th Nov 2023 8:30pm |
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Phoenix Member Since: 16 May 2022 Location: Gone Posts: 1631 |
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28th Nov 2023 9:32pm |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1465 |
There are impact wrenches and impact drivers. At 400Nm peak torque, I would say that is actually an impact driver, and won't pass muster on a big 4x4. Certainly it won't be much help getting ball joints and other suspension components off.
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6th Jan 2024 2:13am |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1438 |
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6th Jan 2024 9:27am |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3974 |
^^
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6th Jan 2024 11:18am |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3211 |
Wheel nuts are the one threaded component you should absolutley use a torque wrench and not grease the threads. As they are regularly undone and tightend ( unlike a lot of other fastners) overtorquing can stretch and weaken the studs. Undertorquing may render them liable to coming loose when subject to the stresses of use and grease will have the effect as per Gremlin500's explanation. Wheel nuts should never be left on un checked or un removed for years and should not to be an issue at the roadside. The only issue is the corrosion under the caps making fitting a socket difficult 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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6th Jan 2024 11:39am |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3974 |
I have a suspicion l might have had landrovers longer than you.
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6th Jan 2024 11:43am |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1438 |
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that? |
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6th Jan 2024 4:43pm |
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