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  1. 6th November 2013, 04:52 PM #1
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    P38 Special Tools

    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
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  2. 6th November 2013, 06:05 PM #2
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    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.
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  3. 6th November 2013, 08:03 PM #3
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    I thought P38 special tools were those of us who insist on owning them
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  4. 7th November 2013, 07:30 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by finallyrangie View Post
    I thought P38 special tools were those of us who insist on owning them
    Didn't you mean "special fools"
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    A special tool is also required for removing upper and lower ball joints

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    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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    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 . And of course a wall to bang your head against when another error message gets displayed on the dash

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

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  8. 7th November 2013, 03:21 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by benji View Post
    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

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  9. 7th November 2013, 05:06 PM #9
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    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 ); magnet on telescopic tube -for dropped nuts -etc; 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"
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  10. 7th November 2013, 06:54 PM #10
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    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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