Would you use this tool?

[safe]

Originally Posted by LeakProof

Leakproof

I would not use ANY tool of whatever brand that is again.

A good quality set of bits is requirement to have. Not the place too be cheap with tools.

[jaybird840]

All I can say is.... see page five of the thread in my signature--halfway down the page. Start looking for the pictures of the hacksaw, and a frustrated middle-aged white guy.

[LeakProof]

The ironic thing is that 95% of all my auto tools are Craftsmen. (hopefully ok)
I specify in all my plumbing contracts, that I never use home center bought plumbing materials, never import, except brass. Only American, German, and Italian faucets. ( I'm sure there are other quality ones out there)
Never by cheap tools for all other things I'm involved with.( Except some throw aways sometimes make sense) I'm a firm believer in domestic pipe and fittings (Professionally purchased only) which are a much better grade. I guess the moral of the story is you pretty much get what you pay for.
Kinda like eating a $40.00 steak versus a $4.00 select. I'm sure there are plenty of import tools that are quality, it's hard to decipher the difference sometimes.

Thats why they call me....
Leakproof.

[RWebb]

unless you are certain that no Red Loctite was used when those bolts were installed, I'd hit them with a torch before smacking the head and using impact to loosen...

[LeakProof]

A torch is not a problem. I wish I would have thought about that two hours ago when I broke 6 exhaust studs... Ouch.. Man am I butchering things.

Leakproof.

[porsche930dude]

yup i find even a little propane torch can go a long way loostening things

[safe]

Porsche didn't use loctite from the factory, if that helps.

[LeakProof]

This was so easy it was ridiculous. Thanks Pelican for the quality tool. I can't believe how fast you got it to me. These bolts came out like butter. Perhaps spraying them with penetrating oil every day for a week helped. I actually feel a little silly.

thanks,

Leakproof.

[RWebb]

"every day for a week"

time & tapping on the thing are the key factors in using penetrating oil effectively

I don't see anything on the threads so looks like red loctite was not used - a torch alwyas helps persuade the fasteners that they are unwelcome tho...

[LeakProof]

Yea, I hit each one with a hammer before I successfully removed them.
And from what I understand they do stretch. So I will order nine new fasteners for re-assembly.

Leakproof.