Why is Hans Excited?
09-20-2007, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
If you're planning on removing the harmonic balancer you must be thinking CAM 
Get an engine stand and engine puller while you're at it.
Get an engine stand and engine puller while you're at it.
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09-20-2007, 10:52 PM
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No you don't need to pull it but it'* probably easier if you did. Talk to Boosty. He can pull an engine in 2 hours with the right tools.
An engine puller, leveler and engine stand make it super simple. All should cost about $300.
If not you will need to drop your subframe or cut a hole in your fender well.
Plus it'* so much easier to work on with it on an engine stand.
An engine puller, leveler and engine stand make it super simple. All should cost about $300.
If not you will need to drop your subframe or cut a hole in your fender well.
Plus it'* so much easier to work on with it on an engine stand.
09-20-2007, 11:33 PM
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Re: Why is Hans Excited?
Originally Posted by Hans
I'm making the 300 mile trip to harborfreight this weekend. 
I'm thinking...ratcheting wrenches, air compressor, spring compressor, 1/2 inch impact wrench, jackstands....hmm what else do I need to remove the harmonic balancer....and replace valvesprings in a bonneville?
I'm thinking...ratcheting wrenches, air compressor, spring compressor, 1/2 inch impact wrench, jackstands....hmm what else do I need to remove the harmonic balancer....and replace valvesprings in a bonneville?
it was the best $80 i ever spent..
09-20-2007, 11:36 PM
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HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ARE CHEAP AND GARBAGE.
sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...
id radther buy black & decker.
sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...
id radther buy black & decker.
09-20-2007, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ARE CHEAP AND GARBAGE.
sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...
id radther buy black & decker.
sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...
id radther buy black & decker.
Iv been buying HF tools for over 5 years now. Iv only broke 1 tool (1).
A Breaker bar. and that was with a 3 foot pipe on the end of it.
Yea if you buy the $10 30pease socket set, then yes it crap. but there higher end stuff thats still cheaper is good quality for the price.
AND... most of all there hand tool have a lift time warranty on it
09-20-2007, 11:45 PM
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air tools should allow me to pull the sc, LIM, etc in 15 minutes tops. Putting it back on requires some patience since I intend to do this by hand.
here is my list....anything I'm forgetting or should be avoiding?
I want to make sure I have everything to take on a possible header install, rocker install, cam install, etc....
here is my list....anything I'm forgetting or should be avoiding?
I want to make sure I have everything to take on a possible header install, rocker install, cam install, etc....
09-20-2007, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ARE CHEAP AND GARBAGE.
sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...
id radther buy black & decker.
sorry for the caps but i want everyone to know that everything i bought from them either broke in a week or did not do the job it was made for...
id radther buy black & decker.
Iv been buying HF tools for over 5 years now. Iv only broke 1 tool (1).
A Breaker bar. and that was with a 3 foot pipe on the end of it.
Yea if you buy the $10 30pease socket set, then yes it crap. but there higher end stuff thats still cheaper is good quality for the price.
AND... most of all there hand tool have a lift time warranty on it
I like Harbor freight.... some of the stuff is really cheap... But they do have decent stuff if you know what to look for.. I have to force myself to leave the store... If I don't I'll have a trunk full of stuff...
I also Like Craftsman, Kobalt, Husky, Stanley...
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09-20-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
If you're running air tools I would recommend a larger compressor tank.....20 gal.
If your using the Air ratchet or Grinder or something that uses a lot of air. a 13gal tank does not last long. it has to re fill like every 2min
09-21-2007, 06:25 AM
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I've had great luck with Harbor Freight. Ive had 1 or 2 problems with tools but they are always willing to make it right so they keep getting my business.