Special Tools

[Guest reefer]

I have a 96 TDi that has an oil leak on the camshaft oil seal. I need these tools so that I can keep the timing locked while I fit a new oil seal.

 

Does anyone know where I can buy/hire the special camshaft locking bar injection pump locking bolt and the flywheel locking plate.

 

Thanks.

[Guest Andy]

All i do is use tipex , dot the sprocket/pulley and any fixed point on the block or cylinder head,Thus you know if anything moves , A lot of so called special tools turn out to be just a bolt with a preatty head on it or a turned piece of steel which you insert into a holeto lock said item..

I have checked my autodata disk and the injection pump uses a "BOLT WITH A FANCY KNURLED END TO IT".

Otherwise most half decent motorist shops will do a diesel locking kit,

people like SYKES PICKAVANT will be one of the main contenders for such a tool,

http://www.sptools.co.uk/productsframeset.htm

 

ALTERNATIVLY a cheaper brand DRAPER also do diesel timing locking kits.

 

BUT if you feel that you want to RE-MORTGAGE your house then buy a SNAP-ON SET.........

 

HOPE THIS HELPS

GOOD LUCK

 

 

B) :D :D :D

[Guest SA Intruder]

Most of the pulleys can be locked with drill bits. Usually 4.5mm and 6mm.

 

 

From memory, the 4.5mm one locks the tensioner off.

 

Care is all that's required, and plenty of Tippex as Andy says.

[Guest reefer]

Thanks guys for the info. Iwill try your suggestions

[hotleaduk]

Hi I bought a cam belt toolkit for

[Guest Dave TDI]

Hi everyone

 

I am planning on changing my brake pads and discs soon and noticed on the TIS that special tools are needed to push the brake pistons in their housings etc.

Do you need these tools or can you use a big flat bladed screwdriver with a flat piece of metel to lever them back.

I haven't changed the brakes on a Galaxy before but have changed several on Escorts etc over the years and never used special tools!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks in advance for any comments/advice

 

Dave TDI

[Guest galaxian]

I would recommend using a piston clamp (about

[ALARM MAN]

Crow bar bit of sweat and its done

[Guest Dave TDI]

Thanks for the info

 

Galaxian writes "Also, don't forget to open bleed nipple to allow pistons to to retract & clamp off the flexy hose to stop air getting in. Should'nt need to bleed system if your carefull"

 

Don't think I'm being pedantic, but does the brake fluid not go back into the reservoir when you push the pistons back without the need to open bleed nipples?

 

All the help most appreciated

 

Dave TDI

[Guest nimrod]

 

Don't think I'm being pedantic, but does the brake fluid not go back into the reservoir when you push the pistons back without the need to open bleed nipples?

 

All the help most appreciated

 

Dave TDI

It would if you removed the cap of the reservoir, but then it would most likely overflow causing paint damage! and the fact that you dont want to back flush any crap or debri in the brake lines back through the ABS valve block or pump thats if you have ABS?

[MrT]

That would depend on if the brake fluid has been topped up or replaced when the pads are worn. If the level has just dropped as the pads wear then it would not overflow.

 

On my Galaxy to top up the brake fluid I would have to remove the top of the air filter box and the sensors, so it would not happen unless really necessary.