ioeric

I just got my first s recently! It's a 06 AP2 LBP

I'm going through this great new owner checklist, and the next thing on the list is rear axle nut retorque. I am wondering if I can borrow the tools (3/4'' drive rachet/breaker bar, 36mm socket) from someone in the bay area, since I'd only use them once. I tried Auto Zone and O'Reilly, but they only loan 1/2' drive.

Thanks!

(I live in Mountain View.)

MAVTS2k

If you are planning to work on your car (sounds to me like you are), it would be worth it to buy some basic tools. I have always found that once I own a tool it ends up being used way more than the one job I initially bought it for.

Anyway I am not in your area but would be more than happy to loan you tools if I were.

ioeric

Thanks MAVTS2k!

I have definitely grown my toolbox quite a lot since I started working the car (bought most of tools needed for the other services on the checklist). I just figured there might not be other occasions where I need 3/4' drive and 36mm socket, so I thought I'd give it a shot here But I'll go buy them if no one nearby has it.

512S2k

this^ there isn’t another nut(save for crank pulley) that needs nearly as much torque as these two nuts.

I bought a 1/2 inch drive socket on accident and had to go with it. I snapped a breaker bar. Then I used a friends 3/4 bar with a 1/2 to 3/4 reducer. I broke two reducers to get very close to billmans recommended spec. In the end I hit it with my big impact to get it just right.

ioeric

A member from the area lent me the tools, and I got the job done easily with the right tools!

Thanks s2ki!!!

Chuck S

No help for your California guys but for those who read most of the posts regardless of area anyone in the Richmond VA area is welcome to use my 3/4" breaker bar and 36mm socket.

-- Chuck