P38 Special Tools

[TheTree]

Hi

I am creating a page which lists the special tools needed for a P38, apart from the electronics.

So far I have

Propshaft Removal Tool
Viscous Fan Holder
Fan Removal Spanner

So I am looking for any others which may be needed.

Thanks,
Steve

[Hoges]

The fan holding tool when properly orientated can be bolted to the crankshaft pulley and used to brace it while undoing/replacing the 200ft/lb bolt; it can also be bolted to the drive flanges when undoing/tightening same. A very handy tool indeed!;)

The special pliers for rermoving the heater hose spring clips are also very handy.

[finallyrangie]

I thought P38 special tools were those of us who insist on owning them:wasntme:

[TheTree]

I thought P38 special tools were those of us who insist on owning them:wasntme:

Didn't you mean "special fools" :p

[mtb_gary]

A special tool is also required for removing upper and lower ball joints

Gary

[benji]

A special tool. Thats a bit un-'pc' in this day and age isnt it...:)

Depends how much you want to do.

You certainly don't need those tools to do the jobs, but it does make them a whole heap easier.

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[mtb_gary]

The other generic tool that should also be mentioned, a big hammer (with a green oval on it - The bigger the problem the bigger the hammer :D. And of course a wall to bang your head against when another error message gets displayed on the dash :wallbash:

But Benji you're on the money with the pc tools. EAS unlock and a fault diagnosis/clearing device.

Gary

[TheTree]

A special tool. Thats a bit un-'pc' in this day and age isnt it...:)

Depends how much you want to do.

You certainly don't need those tools to do the jobs, but it does make them a whole heap easier.

Benji

Yes I agree, I am only looking at the ones which make tricky jobs a little easier and don't cost a bomb, not the tool to fit suspension bushes in a 100tonne press :p

Steve

[Hoges]

V pliers for removing hose from tube -seriously, these are an excellent investment for just a few $ (e.g. hose from plastic bleed spiggot on radiator :wasntme:); magnet on telescopic tube -for dropped nuts -etc:eek:; inspection mirror; $10 digital multi meter; set of stubby ring spanners; set of ratchet ring spanners; "floppy" extension bars; $20 USB Borescope camera; sensitive nose for detecting coolant leaks;); $10 led UV torch for coolant leak stains; "workshop trailer" to carry spares, big green hammer and 100T press plus other tools "just in case" :D

[benji]

Great suggestions Hoges. Would those v pliers help get the heater hoses off the cabin pipes?

A speed brace, torque wrench and RAVE.

My better half told me after reading this thread that I must be a metric special tool....not really sure how to take that. ...

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[TheTree]

HI

I presume by V pliers you mean side cutters ? :eek:

One useful thing is an air tubing cutter, my mate from Pirtek has one and they are very handy.

The USB camera is a great idea !!

I use OATS red coolant so no need for a UV torch to see the leaks :o

Thanks to all, lots of ideas for the page:cool:
Steve

[mtb_gary]

Don't forget a set of Torx head drives

Gary

[Hoges]

HI

I presume by V pliers you mean side cutters ? :eek:

One useful thing is an air tubing cutter, my mate from Pirtek has one and they are very handy.

The USB camera is a great idea !!

I use OATS red coolant so no need for a UV torch to see the leaks :o

Thanks to all, lots of ideas for the page:cool:
Steve

"V pliers" is my poor description of hose removal pliers ...see Lisle 47900 Hose Remover Pliers | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/300980182553?lpid=87). Brilliant device which "pushes" the hose off the tube thereby expanding the hose diameter and making the job easier. I found a set in Supercheap for about $12.

[TheTree]

Hi

In terms of general tools, one I find i use a lot is a big breaker bar, about 600mm long. It takes a lot of the effort out of those ones done up to BFT tension:cool:

Steve

[996TURBO]

Very long pliers for EAS hoses and door trim panel remover tool...:):)

[RR P38]

A critical eye.
Multi meter for sure.
1/4" drive set is pretty handy.
Oil filter wrench.
Nitrile mechanics gloves.

[benji]

A 6 and 8mm spanner to push in the collets for the eas.

Has anyone found a tool to undo the drainplug on the eas tank?



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[Keithy P38]

EAS Drain plug is a large hex, around 22 or 24mm from memory... I pulled it out to use for my inflation/locker air supply. Make sure you use the o-ring if you put something else in there or else she will leak.

[johnyrover]

Its listed as a LR tool. Never taken the calipers off, so dont know if it would be any more useful than a g clamp. Still, maybe one for the list?

[TheTree]

Hi

I have compiled the page and added sections for useful tools as well.

P38 Tools (http://p38.hts.com.au/tools.html)

Thanks to everyone for their input:D

Steve

[johnyrover]

You have done one sweet job there mate. Thanks, and well done. Added to Favourites. :D