Has anyone found a good solution for a torque wrench for the 2010's center locks?

I searched and it seemed not too many guys had taken delivery of their cars yet.

Is it best to go with a just a torque wrench or torque multiplier?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

 

I was told that the wrench offered by Porsche is really good. The part number I was given was 997-361-069-02 "AS WREN" The price was $321.21 and $350.72 with tax from Barrier Porsche in Bellevue, WA. I assume you would get a 10% discount with your PCA membership. Thanks - Brad

 

I'm on my second one for the new car. I bought a "less expensive" $300+ torque wrench first and while it worked o.k., didn't seem very consistant and had a relatively crude torque setting mechanism. I subsequently took the plunge and bought a Stahlwille torque wrench (around $1500 for the 3/4" drive and capacity to get to 370 ft. lbs. and beyond). It is a very good tool and if you frequent the track, I wouldn't try to save money on this tool. The multipliers can also get very expensive if you go that route.

The other thing I recommend you get is a one piece 3/4" breaker bar. These are 42 - 48" long and save your expensive wrench for putting the bolt on, not taking it offf. The first time getting them off requires a good bit more than 370 ft. lbs. After that, not as big a deal. The other advantage with a breaker bar is that most aluminum jack handles will slide over them to give you a very long lever should you need it.

Lots of approaches to this and not a lot of help on the issue from Porsche yet.

 

I would not skimp on a torque wrench. I bought the NAPA #2953. This one was over $600. Plus as noted above, a breaker bar is a must. You don't want to use your "calibrated" torque wrench for getting the axle locks off.

I believe the NAPA is made by K-D and this is close to what I bought;
http://www.kd-tools.com/2953.htm


https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...1&d=1262114998

 

www.snapon.com

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

 

Precision tools torque wrench C4D600F
3/4" Drive Split-beam Click Wrench
Breaks down in 3pcs. fits in a case that will fit in trunk
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx

 

+1 on the tooltopia torque wrench noted by trundle997. an excellent tool and the price is right.

 

The 1" drive version of this is great. I use it on my F40 and CGT wheels.

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c5d600f.aspx

Tim

 

I'd strongly recommend this brand. I've tried a number of types/manufacturers of torque wrenches but the split beam type (and PI are the inventors I believe) is the best. Does not have to be set to zero while stored to remain accurate. And I believe they maintain their accuracy for a longer period of time w/o requiring calibration maintenance.
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/genP...type=C&drive=4

 

+1 for this tool.

 

Brad (Rams86),
do you have a photo of that Porsche tool that you can post here? Is it a multiplier wrench or torque wrench? Is it one or two piece?

 

If you Google "torque multiplier" you will find seval tools that you can use with a standard torque wrench. I found one for $175 that does the job. Get one with a 3/4" output and 1/2" input. You put the torque adapter into the one supplied by Porshe with the care and then use your standard wrench. The one I have is a 3.3 multiplier so I need to us 125 lbs. Remember you will need to have someone stand on the brake to remove the fronts as the torque will spin the wheel even on the ground.

 

Its what I have...and is what my local Porsche dealer also uses at their workshop for our cars.

 

Does there exist something like this which you can easily store inside the car? A telescopic or multi-part one?

 

The one Trundle recommended is a good solution.