LittleCaesar
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You should not harm anything by torquing down the bolt to 217 ft/lbs, even now.
First cordless impact I have seen that is able to remove the crankbolt....
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fourfive
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[MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION], great news man, the metabo impact zipped off the crank bolt using a standard impact socket. I was impressed when it removed an axle nut that was torqued to 174ft/lbs but after it removed the crank bolt this weekend I paused for a few minutes amazed at what that little impact could do. Didn't even have to use the heavy duty crank bolt socket I bought just in case.
I've seen you & [MENTION=44978]kball[/MENTION] mention removing the tensioner without having to remove the ac compressor & bracket using a 1/4" socket extension. I'm glad I read that because I was also able to remove the tensioner with the ac compressor & bracket in place. I used a 10" (maybe a 12" can't remember) 1/4" wobble socket extension with a standard size socket and was able to reach the rear tensioner bolt. I thought I would have to use my universal socket with the 1/4" wobble socket extension but turned out it was easier to fit the standard socket in that tight space. I'll try to take some pictures during the reinstallation of how I fit the socket extension to reach the tensioner bolt in case anyone else is wondering. It's my friends 3rd gen so it may not be until this weekend that I can get to it to take some pictures.
I've seen you & [MENTION=44978]kball[/MENTION] mention removing the tensioner without having to remove the ac compressor & bracket using a 1/4" socket extension. I'm glad I read that because I was also able to remove the tensioner with the ac compressor & bracket in place. I used a 10" (maybe a 12" can't remember) 1/4" wobble socket extension with a standard size socket and was able to reach the rear tensioner bolt. I thought I would have to use my universal socket with the 1/4" wobble socket extension but turned out it was easier to fit the standard socket in that tight space. I'll try to take some pictures during the reinstallation of how I fit the socket extension to reach the tensioner bolt in case anyone else is wondering. It's my friends 3rd gen so it may not be until this weekend that I can get to it to take some pictures.
LittleCaesar
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Nice to hear that the Metabo actually was able to get the crank bolt off. If I wasn't in bed with Dewalt so deep and still loving my NiCad SO 4410, I'd buy one. My brother's best friend has one and loves it. The versatility of such a tool makes it a special one.
I had to remove my ac compressor bracket, my 1/4 ratchet pawl broke trying to get that bolt out. Oh well, maybe better luck next time.
I had to remove my ac compressor bracket, my 1/4 ratchet pawl broke trying to get that bolt out. Oh well, maybe better luck next time.
rkymtnman
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I must have the anomaly. 300 ft-lb cordless impact wouldn't touch my crank bolt. Went and got a 7A corded Milwaukee impact gun and it won't touch it either. Looks like I'll be headed the "special tool" and breaker bar route.
Motor is out of the car or I'd just the bump-the-starter trick like I did with my FJ80.
Motor is out of the car or I'd just the bump-the-starter trick like I did with my FJ80.
thegipper
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Take those torque specs on impact guns with a grain of salt. Just because it says its a 300 ft/lb impact doesn't mean it will actually remove a bolt that is torqued to 300 ft/lbs.
Having said that, my 1100 ft/lb Milwaukee cordless impact will blast off a crank bolt with ease.
You'll probably have to make a tool or buy one and get a massive cheater bar.
Good luck!
Having said that, my 1100 ft/lb Milwaukee cordless impact will blast off a crank bolt with ease.
You'll probably have to make a tool or buy one and get a massive cheater bar.
Good luck!
LittleCaesar
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The Metabo is a special tool as [MENTION=116877]fourfive[/MENTION] will attest to. The step means of achieving torque is neat and works well. To be honest I was surprised to some degree that it was able to remove the crank bolt.
Not all cordless impacts are created equal. For dynamic torque, nothing beats my Snap On 4410 3/8 impact. The problem is that the technology to keep it going is outdated. Plus its body isn't small enough to easily do brake work like my Dewalt DCF883 does with ease (DCF890 for the updated brushless model).
If you can't rent a 1/2" impact or know someone with one, get a HF breaker bar and a long cheater pipe.....
Not all cordless impacts are created equal. For dynamic torque, nothing beats my Snap On 4410 3/8 impact. The problem is that the technology to keep it going is outdated. Plus its body isn't small enough to easily do brake work like my Dewalt DCF883 does with ease (DCF890 for the updated brushless model).
If you can't rent a 1/2" impact or know someone with one, get a HF breaker bar and a long cheater pipe.....
fourfive
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The 1/2 Metabo will definitely remove a crank bolt torqued to 217ft/lbs. Turning the torque setting all the way up, it will hammer on the bolt for a few seconds but zipped it right off the 3 times I've used it. I confirmed the torque specs with my torque wrench prior to removal the second time just to make sure. It's very compact & about the size and weight of most 3/8 electric impacts. It has some viscous power for 295ft/lbs but there's a dial to decrease the torque output for lightly torqued stuff. It has been able to do everything my 1/2 1100ft/lb Ingersoll Rand does but MUCH lighter and easier to maneuver. If anyone is going to buy just one electric impact, the Metabo 18V Brushless 1/2" Sq.Impact Wrench 5.5Ah Kit should be it. I've been meaning to sell my ingersoll rand because I never use it anymore. [MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION] knows his tools for sure and I have found multiple uses for several of the tools he's recommended in other threads.
