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I wanted to try to be as cool as @The Critic (I realize this is not possible but it's good to have goals!!) so I ordered a Bead Buster.

I decided I wanted the 550 and at the time of ordering (several weeks ago) they had transitioned to the 550i, which apparently made some improvements to the durability of the threads.

The "i" was on backorder and the company didn't have the old 550. I was able to find the 550 elsewhere but I wasn't in a big rush and figured if they made improvements it was probably for a good reason, so decided to place my order and wait. Furthermore the old version was only about $30 less via channels like ebay and Amazon, so it wasn't exactly "closeout" pricing from these vendors.

It arrived last night, but I don't have an immediate use for it -- other than trying to "keep up with the Jones, er, Critics"
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JWC86 said:
How would you use this? Put a vacuum on the system while you r&r a component to stop a mess? Or could it be used to replace the fluid somehow?
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There are a lot of power steering systems (Ford Taurus and Chevy traverse come to mind) that are absolutely miserable to get bled. You can fill one of two ways, either like a cooling system where you pull a vacuum on the system then suck the fluid in (Ford method for Taurus) or put a vacuum on top of the fluid so the air works its way to the reservoir. Those cap adapters are for the most common power steering systems and the cone is universal.
 
Timmastertech said:
There are a lot of power steering systems (Ford Taurus and Chevy traverse come to mind) that are absolutely miserable to get bled. You can fill one of two ways, either like a cooling system where you pull a vacuum on the system then suck the fluid in (Ford method for Taurus) or put a vacuum on top of the fluid so the air works its way to the reservoir. Those cap adapters are for the most common power steering systems and the cone is universal.
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Thank you, makes sense. I didn’t even think of bleeding.
 
JWC86 said:
How would you use this? Put a vacuum on the system while you r&r a component to stop a mess? Or could it be used to replace the fluid somehow?
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After you replace whatever components, you are replacing in the power steering system, you fill the reservoir up with fluid but not too full and pull a vacuum of 20-25 psi for 3 minutes. If the vacuum decreased during that time, you have a leak somewhere. You are then supposed to remove the vacuum from the pump reservoir, put the cap back on and then start the vehicle and go lock to lock with the steering 3-5 times and the system should be fully bled.

This method will pull the air out through the fluid.
 
04silverado6.0 said:
Us dewalt guys are seeing a kids toy in that photo.
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That is because you’ve never used that driver. I have one. It drives big lag screws into Oak with ease and could probably handle lug bolts on wheels, despite its compact size and light weight.

It’s a wonderful tool.

There are two kinds of people when it comes to Makita cordless:

1. Those who love them
2. Those who have never used them

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wavinwayne said:
Picked up a new impact driver bit set today at Home Depot to go with the impact driver I got last weekend.

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I have that impact. I like it a lot bought it mainly because of lightness. Young people still have the young strength. It changes. Mine is a WT05, maybe they have a newer one now.
Oops I have the 12 volt. Don’t have that impact. I still like the one I have for most tasks.
 
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