Tag Archives: Tools

Bolt-Bending Ball Joint Tool

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Dan

Several years ago, I bought a ball joint separator tool from Harbor Freight. It was the best $20 I’ve ever spent there. I don’t use it that frequently, but it works great. It’s finally failed on me, but not so … Continue reading →

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Video: Taps & Dies vs. Thread Chasers

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Dan

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Tool Review: Mastercool Hydraulic Line Flaring Tool

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Dan

This is a written version of my video from last week.

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Tool Review: Mastercool Hydraulic Line Flaring Tool

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Dan

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Improvised Serpentine Belt Tool

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Dan

On most Hondas, when I need to loosen the serpentine belt, I can usually get a wrench in with enough room to turn it to loosen the belt enough to remove it. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s a tight fit, … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Hyper Tough Slotted Screwdriver

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dan

This might be the cheapest tool review I’ve ever done.

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How to Make a One-Man Brake Bleeder

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Dan

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Makeshift Tools

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Dan

There are a few jobs I always dread because they always take longer than they should because I can’t find the correct tools. One of those jobs is axle seal replacement.

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Tapping in Tight Spaces

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Dan

I was installing a trailer hitch on a used Honda Pilot, and as I knew from previous experience, the provided holes were rusty. A thread chaser wouldn’t thread in because of the rust so I had to use a tap, … Continue reading →

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Be Careful With Gloves

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Dan

A lot of mechanics don’t wear gloves. A lot do wear gloves. For most it’s a personal preference. I prefer wearing them instead of having to wash my hands frequently, and definitely wear them when working with various automotive chemicals. … Continue reading →

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