Thread: $300 tune up? What would you do
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Old April 22nd, 2016, 12:34 PM   #27
SLOWn60
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Originally Posted by csmith12 View Post
There is a meme about guns floating around that fits with this. It says something similar.

There are about 1 billion people in the US that use screwdrivers incorrectly every day; as pry bars, chisels and the likes. If it was a problem, you would know about it already.
lol! You've proved my point: I do know about it! I know personally 2 HD mechanics with permanent eye damage from hitting steel on steel!
Check with your local Emergency Department and Workers Comp.
you're not likely to die or even suffer permanent injury but for the sake of $3 why bother?
There's an old adage: The right tool for the job.
It's not a marketing slogan. It's from damaging parts and people when the wrong tool is used!
And yes; I do use sockets for pressing!
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