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Old 05-14-2011, 12:17 AM
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Did someone say wobble?
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by EXv10
Always what way? Anyone that was a mechanic for years knows what a good wrench is. I hate Snap-on wrenches, they are plenty strong but read what I wrote. I never could figure out why people doubt the word of professionals. That was a rediculous statement you made above. Are you always this way? I think you should stick with changing oil and spinning lug nuts.
Always this way actually - you get challenged and want to be the only correct view point. Then you want to insult me? Get a grip on yourself.

The OP asked a specific question on if we had any tips on how to change the plugs. I offered what has worked for me many times. If you don't like it - move on but that doesn't mean it doesn't work.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 06:59 AM
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I put a few drops of Kroil in the plug holes the night before. Plugs came right out for me
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tdappleman
Always this way actually - you get challenged and want to be the only correct view point. Then you want to insult me? Get a grip on yourself.

The OP asked a specific question on if we had any tips on how to change the plugs. I offered what has worked for me many times. If you don't like it - move on but that doesn't mean it doesn't work.
You insulted me twice. I only said my wrench setup is better . Get a grip oilcan jockey.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:31 AM
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Did someone say wobble?
Yes we know what a wobbly is but nice picture.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:40 AM
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My take on snap on wrenches

Snap on wrenchs are nice to look at, made with good steel, and wear for a long time. The bad; they are all rounded off and polished to a shine which makes them slippery when your hands are oily and the reversing lever on the ratchet it hard to switch when you are in a tight spot and prone to jamming. The simple ratchet with the flip switch at the base of the head and the knurled handle is much better and will last as long. Not to mention the rediculous prices of Snap on. They remind me of a rhinestone cowboy, all show and no go.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by tdappleman
I'm not sure I'd call a flex head rachet from Snap On a bunch of 'wobbly stuff' and the extensions are a requirement. I better go read your write up so I learn how to do something I do on a weekly basis.

This was your first snide remark of the 3 or 4, oilcan jockey.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 12:36 PM
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Guess not. To each their own.
Your second snide remark.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 12:38 PM
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[quote=tdappleman;10338414]Are you always this way? Seen some of your other posts but thought it was a fluke. Oh well... glad you liked the picture and hope you figure out what good tools are at some point.[/quote]
Your third snide remark
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tdappleman
Always this way actually - you get challenged and want to be the only correct view point. Then you want to insult me? Get a grip on yourself.

The OP asked a specific question on if we had any tips on how to change the plugs. I offered what has worked for me many times. If you don't like it - move on but that doesn't mean it doesn't work.
Your fourth snide remark.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 02:04 PM
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Glad you can count photo boy (oh wait - is that #5 by your math?) If you don't like Snap On, you don't have to insult me to get your point across. My original statement stands - the OP asked for tips and I provided one which works for actual technicians. Too bad you got involved as well. Now go take some pictures or what ever you do when you aren't wasting people's time on the internet. I'd certainly question your mechanical background if you can't use a professional grade tool properly. Now just go away and stop hijacking the poor guy's thread if you can't add something useful.
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tdappleman
Glad you can count photo boy (oh wait - is that #5 by your math?) If you don't like Snap On, you don't have to insult me to get your point across. My original statement stands - the OP asked for tips and I provided one which works for actual technicians. Too bad you got involved as well. Now go take some pictures or what ever you do when you aren't wasting people's time on the internet. I'd certainly question your mechanical background if you can't use a professional grade tool properly. Now just go away and stop hijacking the poor guy's thread if you can't add something useful.
Whatever bro, you gave your helping tip and I gave mine.......it's all good. Have a good weekend.
 
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And neither of you "pros" told the guy to use a torque wrench on his 4 thread heads...Way to go
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 09:13 PM
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And neither of you "pros" told the guy to use a torque wrench on his 4 thread heads...Way to go
And another troublemaker graces the pages of FTE
 
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Old 05-15-2011, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ecoastkid
And neither of you "pros" told the guy to use a torque wrench on his 4 thread heads...Way to go
He actually asked for tips - not a step by step guide. The torque issue has been discussed many times but thanks for your 'input'.
 

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