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I get that, for water pumps on the EA888 engines I usually just hold the crank bolt with a 24mm socket and crack the small 12mm head WP pulley bolt with a slightly modified 12pt 12mm wrench. The crank bolt will never loosen removing that little L/h thread bolt, that crank bolt is nut busting tight.
The wrench looks like this one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1774069124...Pt3B5sUczH0PmDEjNO7XTxSNkv17C-DoaAkdbEALw_wcB
Looks like a big 12mm Stahlwille wrench.
Stahlwille series 14 have a similar profile. The wrench is not that big.
From these holders that nearly send me to a padded room
To this. They're magnetic and rotate with detents, like a revolver
14” two-piece Supercar Wheel Cribs from Race Ramps. I figured it is now or never since their manufacturing facility burned down in a fire this year.
Snap On RIPLMS14C. These were originally developed for Subaru Front Brake Caliper Bracket bolts but they recently began offering additional sizes. I think the 14mm will be useful for some hub/wheel bearing bolts.
Snap On RIPLMS14C. These were originally developed for Subaru Front Brake Caliper Bracket bolts but they recently began offering additional sizes. I think the 14mm will be useful for some hub/wheel bearing bolts.
Good point! If they did 12mm/12pt and 14mm/12pt, now you're cooking with gas for lots of older CDJR wb assys....
JHZR2
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JHZR2
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What are you using the cribs for? Would wood cribbing be stronger/last longer?
Tightening suspension parts at normal ride height. Lifting vehicles where lift points are difficult to access.
Wood cribbing is definitely less expensive, but these are easier to store and are fairly durable.
I recently got the HF version of this weird ratchet but it sent me down the rabbit hole of wanting the NLA Husky 65506, shown here from ebay.
The Husky has a thinner head, which I think is good.
The action was terrible and upon disassembly I found it was DRY-dry. I didn't have any SuperLube but used this Starrett oil. Works great for now -- can't speak to longevity.
Once upon a time I had the Snappy tool for the reversing ball, but couldn't find it so fashioned one from shim stock.
And yeah, I realize these aren't terribly practical and I'll rarely -- if ever -- truly need one.
The Husky has a thinner head, which I think is good.
The action was terrible and upon disassembly I found it was DRY-dry. I didn't have any SuperLube but used this Starrett oil. Works great for now -- can't speak to longevity.
Once upon a time I had the Snappy tool for the reversing ball, but couldn't find it so fashioned one from shim stock.
And yeah, I realize these aren't terribly practical and I'll rarely -- if ever -- truly need one.
JHZR2
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So, I’ve thought about that on occasion. Thing is, after you lift the vehicle to get it up on them, then the wheels aren’t sitting at the same angles that they normally do. Kind of need to roll back and forth to get it right.
I think the jouncing the suspension a few times should get you fairly close.
For Christmas my buddy gave me this vintage T-bevel and this homebrew oil filter strap wrench with seat belt strapping. He swears it's the best oil filter tool ever.
I appreciate it and he had to get creative because it's pretty difficult to find a tool I don't have (I have aluminum Empire version of the square)
I appreciate it and he had to get creative because it's pretty difficult to find a tool I don't have (I have aluminum Empire version of the square)
Decided it was time to finally upgrade from a basic reader. Chose the Autel MX900. Retail most places seems to be $500+ but found it on ToolPan website for $454 all in. Registered and running updates….
Setting up a low cost tool kit for the van
Used Snap-on Apollo D9 scan tool, Updated to 2023. I bought a Solus Plus not 18 months ago & didn't really need it but the price was to good to pass.
SPX/Kent-Moore 6L80/6L90 pump alignment tool.
SPX/Kent-Moore 6L80/6L90 pump alignment tool.
You forgot the four most important tools...WD-40, BFH, duct tape, and zip ties.
If it sticks but shouldn't, use WD-40 and a BFH. If it doesn't stick but should, use duct tape and a zip tie.
