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ClarCE

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20. Apr 2007 at 12:08

Got everything set for the weekend to do my Cams and at the last second the tool company I bought the 30mm ring spanner and the E20 torx bit have let me down, wont be here till Monday!! Argh! (wan**rs by the way, diytools.co.uk)

Has anyone got these bits I could borrow over the weekend at all? This has thrown a serious spanner (excuse the pun) in the works.. Angry

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: HELP! Reply #1 - 20. Apr 2007 at 12:11 Mine are due back tomorrow......bit of a treck though....
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nixoro Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3104 Hitchin, Herts Gender: Drives: 56 Plate - Zafira 1.6	Re: HELP! Reply #2 - 20. Apr 2007 at 12:13 Maybe worth having a look in Halfords they always seem to have the last minute tools I need to do a job maybe worth a look.
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ClarCE Senior Member Offline Cam Covers x 5 Posts: 791 Newbury, Berks Gender: Drives: Omega 2.5-V6 '98	Re: HELP! Reply #3 - 20. Apr 2007 at 12:31 Mark, thanks but you're right - little bit of a journey up to you! Nixoro, I'll pop down there on the way home, seriously doubt they'll have a spanner tho Maybe they do, fingers crossed. I think I have an E20 but its not the 1/2 inch drive..
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Reply #4 - 20. Apr 2007 at 12:49

ClarCE wrote on 20. Apr 2007 at 12:31:

Mark, thanks but you're right - little bit of a journey up to you!

Nixoro, I'll pop down there on the way home, seriously doubt they'll have a spanner tho Sad

Maybe they do, fingers crossed.

I think I have an E20 but its not the 1/2 inch drive..

Have you got any companies like this near you www.bennetts.com I have bought quite few tools from hear and they have been pretty good

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Admin Administrator Offline Posts: 2660	Re: HELP! Reply #5 - 20. Apr 2007 at 13:17 Chris, I may be able to help. I need to get this spanner myself (I'll get the kit at a later date). Now I am going down to Toddington Services (J2 M1) tomorrow morning (I'll be there at 8.30am). I could bring down these tools for you if that would help?
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ClarCE

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Reply #6 - 20. Apr 2007 at 13:29

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Chris, I may be able to help.

I need to get this spanner myself (I'll get the kit at a later date).

Now I am going down to Toddington Services (J2 M1) tomorrow morning (I'll be there at 8.30am).
I could bring down these tools for you if that would help?

Cheers LB - I've just been to Halfords - I'm not sure I need to worry quite as much as I just did! (I Hope)

I've got a 30mm socket in my ratchet set, its huge - would this work instead of a ring spanner? I also have the E20 but in 3/8 form rather than 1/2.. As far as I can see I should be ok, but I'm sure you guys can confirm...

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Admin Administrator Offline Posts: 2660	Re: HELP! Reply #7 - 20. Apr 2007 at 13:40 Chris, we recommend an offset ring spanner for a reason mate.... You need access to the centre whilst holding the outer part still. With a whacking great socket over it, this will prove to be a bit of a challenge! Oh and 3/8 E20 will be fine. Just the 1/2" drive gives you more leverage when turning the crank.
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ClarCE

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Re: HELP!
Reply #8 - 20. Apr 2007 at 13:50

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Chris, we recommend an offset ring spanner for a reason mate.... Wink

You need access to the centre whilst holding the outer part still.
With a whacking great socket over it, this will prove to be a bit of a challenge! Wink

Oh and 3/8 E20 will be fine. Just the 1/2" drive gives you more leverage when turning the crank.

Damn it! I knew it would be all too easy Undecided

I'm just waiting on my house mate to get back to me, then I'll let you know if I'll be seeing you at toddington!

Cheers for the advice

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Reply #9 - 20. Apr 2007 at 13:59

Woohoo Sorted!

Just phoned my local mechanic whose just started up on his own, he's got exactly what I need - he said he's ground a bit out of it so that it fits even better over the pulleys Cheesy

Thanks for all the offers guys, much appreciated - the forum would have struck again there, and at least it should be tomorrow when Kevin and I get cracking on this swap over.. I cannot wait to drive it when done!

Cheers,

Chris.

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