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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Jose, California
Age: 58
Posts: 5,264
Real Name: Tim
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Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Jose, California
Age: 58
Posts: 5,264
Real Name: Tim
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You're right that the highest torque value you'll need is for the crankshaft bolt at 217 ft-lbf if I'm remembering correctly. I own 3 torque wrenches, an inch pound that I believe goes up to 250 inch pound, a 3/8" drive that goes up to 100 ft-lbf, and a 1/2" drive that goes up to 250 ft-lbf. Since I knew I needed a torque wrench that would go as high as 217, the smart choice was to choose one that could do that and that was the model that went up to 250.
So, I think your choice is pretty easy unless you never plan on doing another timing belt job. Also, who knows, you might find yourself owning something else one day that does require higher torque values than our rigs.
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