Story: Well, I was using my Harbor Freight* torque wrench on the bolts for the throttle body at 11 ft-lbs (around it's lower limit), and stopped driving the bolt because it felt wrong - no click. I switched to the next bolt, and it felt about the same - no click. So, of course, my calibrated DIY...

Right now I live only 40 miles from my parents' house, so whenever I need to do any work on my e46, I just go there and use my dad's extensive collection of tools. However, I'll be moving to a new state soon and won't have the convenience any more. It's time to get my own set. The trouble is...

So I am trying to do the oil filter housing gasket and i am trying to remove the alternator... problem is the top bolt that goes through the pulley is stuck on like a b!tc4... i tried and tried to get it to budge for the past 45 minutes and its not giving away. Ive tried my socket wrench, my...