Piyke:
A few more tools picked up last recently...
1. Magnetic pickup tool
2. Portable Tire inflator
3. Brake fluid tester

Nice.

Those pickup tools are handy.

Get a claw one too.

@Piyke: Does that brake fluid tester also test battery charge level?

erico2k2:

lovly, I like that brake fluid tester.
Im trying to get me an impact wrench lol cos I lost the tyre lock key for my RRS, so need the lock remover.

Thanks. Make it a double on the impact wrench. I need one too something above 400Nm. No time for bearing down on bolts anymore. But the cost na die!

Piyke:


Thanks. Make it a double on the impact wrench. I need one too something above 400Nm. No time for bearing down on bolts anymore. But the cost na die!

its expenssive, I mean teh real stuff not those cheap £100 ones that can pull a log nut ahaha

EgunMogaji:


Nice.

Those pickup tools are handy.

Get a claw one too.

Thanks boss. Any advantage of the claw over magnets? Weight limit or?

erico2k2:

its expenssive, I mean teh real stuff not those cheap £100 ones that can pull a log nut ahaha

And for the real stuff, most times that 100 quid is just for the bare unit you still need to acquire charger and battery.
Almost made a decision to get one recently but have deferred for now

connkg:
@Piyke: Does that brake fluid tester also test battery charge level?

Nope.

Piyke:


Thanks boss. Any advantage of the claw over magnets? Weight limit or?

Some parts are non magnetic and also I've found that some parts fall into tight spots where the bigger magnetic head can't penetrate but the small claw head can get into.

I have assorted number of these things. They are very handy and cheap.

EgunMogaji:


Some parts are non magnetic and also I've found that some parts fall into tight spots where the bigger magnetic head can't penetrate but the small claw head can get into.

I have assorted number of these things. They are very handy and cheap.

I see. Forgot the non magnetic side of things!

Piyke:


Nope.

Please can you explain to me how it works?

connkg:

Please can you explain to me how it works?

You just dip the exposed end into the brake fluid reservoir and it has indicators that read the water content. At 3% (water content) you should plan to change the brake fluid. Greater than 4% means you should change as an emergency due to significant risk of brake failure

Thank you, Piyke.
Does that mean brake fluid degenerates into water? How does the water get in?

connkg:
Thank you, Piyke.
Does that mean brake fluid degenerates into water? How does the water get in?

With this question, I am offering you a chance to test your fluids with Fluid RX Diagnostic kit...no financial costs...except for an in-kind contribution in the form of a review

Brake fluid is hygroscopic

https://www.nairaland.com/4659358/test-condition-vital-fluids-fluid

Thanks, AutoElectNG.
I didn't know brake fluid was hygroscopic. I now know.
So, inside that plastic cup, rubber- covered, hydraulic can attract up to 4% moisture/ water in volume?
Inside that engine temperature?
Isn't it presently the farthest away from rushing air and even under the windshield air/ water drain?
4%?

BTW, I don't have any device to plot long. and lat. to get your actual location...

connkg:
Thanks, AutoElectNG.
I didn't know brake fluid was hygroscopic. I now know.
So, inside that plastic cup, rubber- covered, hydraulic can attract up to 4% moisture/ water in volume?
Inside that engine temperature?
Isn't it presently the farthest away from rushing air and even under the windshield air/ water drain?
4%?

BTW, I don't have any device to plot long. and lat. to get your actual location...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z1ctiw0Uck

Abuja is my base...guess you are in Lagos....should visit in less than 14 days will bring your test kit along

connkg, please shoot me an email, I would like to share a whitepaper on brake fluids with you to bring you up to speed

erico2k2:

its expenssive, I mean teh real stuff not those cheap £100 ones that can pull a log nut ahaha

*Cough*

radautoworks:


*Cough*

Madam talk you own ni, you cant just caugh and leave lah datttt

erico2k2:

Madam talk you own ni, you cant just caugh and leave lah datttt

Hehn? No it's the harmattan. Lol

Which tool did you say you wanted?

radautoworks:


Hehn? No it's the harmattan. Lol

Which tool did you say you wanted?

ahahah, Impact wrench

AutoElectNG, thank you. Email sent.

erico2k2:

ahahah, Impact wrench

What spec? This is the lowest spec one we have in cordless.
Porter Cable Cordless Impact Wrench - 4Ah 20 Volt Lithium-Ion Battery with pro grade cells - 330 FT-LBS of torque for heavy applications http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=SBD&partNumber=PCC740LA

radautoworks:


What spec?

anything that can undo 150 lbs

erico2k2:

anything that can undo 150 lbs

Ooohh... the one we have is overkill and the 56k corded is american spec

radautoworks:


Ooohh... the one we have is overkill and the 56k corded is american spec

Hm I got the corded ones, I was looking at geting rechargable ones, I will look fru our local DIY shops here B4 I travel, I think I might jst get used o ne frm Ebay, I understand, they are expenssive kits to have

erico2k2:

anything that can undo 150 lbs

Bros friendly advise, better go for something higher o. If some of those Kazeems that stand on the breaker bar to tighten bolts e.g spindle nut, handle your tightening when you're not looking you go know how far

The 56k one I was talking about pulls 450lb-ft
Black & Decker Porter Cable Corded Impact Wrench - 1/2" Drive, 450 ft-lbs of torque for installing & removing heavy fasteners - 2,200 RPM & 2,700 BPM

http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=SBD&partNumber=PCE211

I found this friendly tool on the floor of our yard and its going home with me.

connkg:
AutoElectNG, thank you. Email sent.

Whitepaper sent

Piyke:


Bros friendly advise, better go for something higher o. If some of those Kazeems that stand on the breaker bar to tighten bolts e.g spindle nut, handle your tightening when you're not looking you go know how far

Sorry was meant to say 150N/m

radautoworks:


Ooohh... the one we have is overkill and the 56k corded is american spec

I meant N/M not ft lbs , U know we are English