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Adam
10-11-2009, 04:25 PM
Some snaps I took today setting up the VVC mechs and timing on a forum members car...

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009723.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009724.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009725.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009727.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009729.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009730.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/brm_ski/TDR/11102009731.jpg
GmL_BrM
10-12-2009, 09:04 PM
wonder what muppet that was :p lol i can actually see whats in the pics now im not staring at my phone.
Adam
10-13-2009, 08:43 AM
Was a good few hours work on Sunday, nice to get out of the house :D
soberphil
10-14-2009, 01:37 PM
Nice snap on torque wrench. Digital read out must make it so much easier then arsing about with the dial type adjusters on normal ones.
Adam
10-14-2009, 01:40 PM
Certainly does, its also a lot more accurate than the normal spring type.

If there's one thing we've learnt from doing these K-series engines its that accuracy is vital!
soberphil
10-14-2009, 01:45 PM
Pricey I expect but I always say with tools it's worth paying extra for quality. Cheap tools are usually cheap for a reason - they're crap.

Here's a question though, what do you do when you come across a situation where you've got a torque setting specified in a workshop manual, but there is no way in the world you can fit a torque wrench into the available space and end up having to use a smaller ratchet or spanner?

Has happened to me a few times, though I can't think of specific examples now...
Adam
10-14-2009, 01:52 PM
There's always a way, admittedly you sometimes have to use different methods.

For example, when doing Graham's engine we had replaced the sensor on the HCU but hadn't torqued the bolt that sits underneath it. To get around it we had to use an extension with a 'wobbler' end and a 'crows foot' socket, then use the appropriate conversion table to adjust the torque setting due to the length of the extension :yes:
GmL_BrM
10-14-2009, 03:30 PM
There's always a way, admittedly you sometimes have to use different methods.

For example, when doing Graham's engine we had replaced the sensor on the HCU but hadn't torqued the bolt that sits underneath it. To get around it we had to use an extension with a 'wobbler' end and a 'crows foot' socket, then use the appropriate conversion table to adjust the torque setting due to the length of the extension :yes:

lol, thats why I paid TDR to do the work!!

Just to say that if anyone needs work done on their car I can 100% recommend TDR, I'm chuffed and greatly appreciate the work and effort that was put in by Peter and Adam on my car - a massive thanks!:beer2:
Adam
10-14-2009, 03:43 PM
Thank you for your kind words Graham :beer2: