Need to Get a Torque Wrench - Recommendation Wanted

[clevo]

I am in the market for a torque wrench to be used mostly for engine maintenance such as changng the timing belt on my 3.4 dohc, plus other miscellaneous tasks on that engine and two other engines.

I don't feel I need a professonal grade tool, but I don't want to toss my money away on junk, either. So any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.

[RednBlack]

Go to A Zone. Less than 40 bucks. Clicker type. Great for everyday maintenance.

[grandprixgtp_91]

definatly 1/2 somethin that can got to at least 120 ft.lbs

Jake

[goatman]

I have a Craftsman clicker type, best 70 bucks I ever spent. Dont get the old fashion beam type (the kind with the rod that moves along a scale at the handle). I had one of those and it was junk.

[bszopi]

I have 3 (or is it 4?) Craftsman torque wrenches and have never had any problems with any of them. I would highly recommend Craftsman.

[napatiger]

I got my clicker type at Harbor frieght for $11. I know most mechanics hate the cheap quality, but they offer lifetime replacement with no reciept and I only need it for my engine rebuild. If you are getting something you want to keep for a while, get a Craftsman new, or Snap-on from ebay and recalibrate. If you are looking for cheap and easy $11 sounds good.

also, make sure you let off the tension when torque wrench is not in use.

[Lyle's GTP]

My old room-mate bought a 1/2" 150 ft/lb $30.00 CDN "cheapo" from one of those shitty tool stores. I took it to work and tested it. Then tested it again after he rebuilt his engine. The mother fucker was dead-on-balls accurate. If you are only using it for personal use and not for work. Get the cheapest peice of shit you can find. Just make sure it has a good warranty and is a clicker style, 1/2" or 3/8" Dr. with 10-150 ft/lbs capacity. Then maybe get a small 3/8" Dr. that does inch/Lbs and you'll be set. If there is a bolt on our cars that takes more than 150 ft/lbs I'd be very suprised.

Lyle