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[Sir Tigger KC]

The cambelt is due on my Mondeo and I'm considering doing it myself.      There are a few good guides and it looks reasonably straight forward, although the reality will probably be very different!   

Due to space limitations, it's recommended to have a decent impact wrench, so I'm looking for recommendations! 

TIA! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The cambelt is due on my Mondeo and I'm considering doing it myself.     There are a few good guides and it looks reasonably straight forward, although the reality will probably be very different!   

Due to space limitations, it's recommended to have a decent impact wrench, so I'm looking for recommendations! 

TIA! 

Is this wise?

[Sir Tigger KC]

Not at all, but I've never been noted for my wisdom. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Not at all, but I've never been noted for my wisdom. 

Something we share in common.

[Sir Tigger KC]

If I do it, I fully expect it to be a complete PITA, and I'll spend the entire time doing it regretting not taking it to the garage. 

It'll be about 400 notes for the cambelt kit, water pump, aux belt and tensioner, supplied, fitted and VAT at a local garage.  I can get the parts for less than 150 or less than 200 for genuine ford bits.  Tempting. 

Then with the money saved I can buy an Impact wrench which I'll always have. 

[STEMO]

If I do it, I fully expect it to be a complete PITA, and I'll spend the entire time doing it regretting not taking it to the garage. 

It'll be about 400 notes for the cambelt kit, water pump, aux belt and tensioner, supplied, fitted and VAT at a local garage.  I can get the parts for less than 150 or less than 200 for genuine ford bits.  Tempting. 

Then with the money saved I can buy an Impact wrench which I'll always have. 

At least you'll have the beemer to fall back on when you break the mondeo. And think of the laugh you'll give the lads at the garage when they have to recover it to finish the job.

[Sir Tigger KC]

If I do it, I fully expect it to be a complete PITA, and I'll spend the entire time doing it regretting not taking it to the garage. 

It'll be about 400 notes for the cambelt kit, water pump, aux belt and tensioner, supplied, fitted and VAT at a local garage.  I can get the parts for less than 150 or less than 200 for genuine ford bits.  Tempting. 

Then with the money saved I can buy an Impact wrench which I'll always have. 

At least you'll have the beemer to fall back on when you break the mondeo. And think of the laugh you'll give the lads at the garage when they have to recover it to finish the job.

Yes and Yes. 

[omegod]

If going cordless you'll need to spend a few hundred on one to get a crank bolt off but clarkes corded one is nearer £50 and is reputed to be a big hitter

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If I do it, I fully expect it to be a complete PITA, and I'll spend the entire time doing it regretting not taking it to the garage. 

It'll be about 400 notes for the cambelt kit, water pump, aux belt and tensioner, supplied, fitted and VAT at a local garage.  I can get the parts for less than 150 or less than 200 for genuine ford bits.  Tempting. 

Then with the money saved I can buy an Impact wrench which I'll always have. 

At least you'll have the beemer to fall back on when you break the mondeo. And think of the laugh you'll give the lads at the garage when they have to recover it to finish the job.

Optimistic?

His BMW is older than Moses. One of the last Victorian German cars still running.

Of course, the mighty Signum is above anything as crude as a belt.

[Sir Tigger KC]

If I do it, I fully expect it to be a complete PITA, and I'll spend the entire time doing it regretting not taking it to the garage. 

It'll be about 400 notes for the cambelt kit, water pump, aux belt and tensioner, supplied, fitted and VAT at a local garage.  I can get the parts for less than 150 or less than 200 for genuine ford bits.  Tempting. 

Then with the money saved I can buy an Impact wrench which I'll always have. 

At least you'll have the beemer to fall back on when you break the mondeo. And think of the laugh you'll give the lads at the garage when they have to recover it to finish the job.

Optimistic?

His BMW is older than Moses. One of the last Victorian German cars still running.

Of course, the mighty Signum is above anything as crude as a belt.

And it runs very well too thank you! 

[Sir Tigger KC]

If going cordless you'll need to spend a few hundred on one to get a crank bolt off but clarkes corded one is nearer £50 and is reputed to be a big hitter

Someone said on the TalkFord forum that they couldn't get the crank bolt off with a cordless Clarke impact wrench that they had bought for the job.   

Hence my request for recommendations, but instead I get Lord Opti and Uncle STEMO weighing in with the piss take!   

I guess the day care centre is closed on a Saturday!                                                           

[tigers_gonads]

I bought one of these last year

https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/18v-lithium-plus-impact-wrench-kit

Yes, its not cheap
Yes, you will have to buy the battery and a charger separate if you haven't got one.

But if your looking at replacing your battery power tools in the future, its worth it because one you have a charger and battery, you just need to buy the tool as and when.


Must say, its had some serious use (suspension / bearings ect) but its never failed to undo anything 

Also shop around because some shops really take the piss 

[STEMO]

If going cordless you'll need to spend a few hundred on one to get a crank bolt off but clarkes corded one is nearer £50 and is reputed to be a big hitter

Someone said on the TalkFord forum that they couldn't get the crank bolt off with a cordless Clarke impact wrench that they had bought for the job.   

Hence my request for recommendations, but instead I get Lord Opti and Uncle STEMO weighing in with the piss take!   

I guess the day care centre is closed on a Saturday!                                                           

Noooooooo......that's me being helpful, you'd know about it if I was taking the piss.   

[Viral_Jim]

I bought one of these last year

https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/18v-lithium-plus-impact-wrench-kit

Yes, its not cheap
Yes, you will have to buy the battery and a charger separate if you haven't got one.

But if your looking at replacing your battery power tools in the future, its worth it because one you have a charger and battery, you just need to buy the tool as and when.


Must say, its had some serious use (suspension / bearings ect) but its never failed to undo anything 

Also shop around because some shops really take the piss 

On batteries, if going down this route, pick up a big (4.0ah plus) battery as the smaller 1-2ah ones limit the performance of these tools.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I bought my Makita drill a few years ago with the thought that any further cordless tools I bought would be body only Makitas. 

Then Makita went and changed their batteries!