Even if you use any other clicker torque wrench to loosen a fastener, it doesn't hurt it in any way. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2015, at 11:46, Kent Christensen <lkchris@OSOGRANDE.COM> wrote: > > Re: When it comes to using torque wrenches there are a number of factors > that need to be considered for successful use ... (Dennis) > > > > Dennis, you've repeated the old-time "legends" regarding torque wrenches. > > If you have a modern German Stahlwille torque wrench--the kind available > through the VW and Mercedes parts systems-- the following DO NOT apply. > > 1. You may freely use your Stahlwille clicker torque wrench for loosening > fasteners, as the torque measuring action only occurs in one direction. > Should you encounter left-handed threads, you simply remove the detachable > ratchet head and turn it around. > > 2. There is NO need to reset the Stahlwille clicker wrench to zero when > storing it. > > Just like just about everything else, the Germans do torque wrenches better. > And you pay for it, of course. > > Kent Christensen > Albuquerque > '81 Vanagon > '01 Porsche Boxster > '07 Merc GL320CDI > 3 BMW motorcycles |
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