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Stephen
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Post by Stephen » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:36 pm

Bernard,
Pics attached i would imptove this by using the pin spacings but rather than making a lever as in the picture make an H with one side housing the pins and the other a handle so that it does not foul on the caliper.

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Post by Mikie711 » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:57 pm

I have.
S1 manual PDF
S1 Parts list PDF
S2 Rover Manual PDF
S2 Rover Parts List PDF
S2 Toyota Manual PDF
S2 Toyota Parts List PDF
Elise parts wind bake tool
Ball joint splitters ( various kinds)
Ball joint removal tool (on car)
Pressure brake bleeder
Hot power washer
Battery impact gun
Pop rivet gun
Nut Rivet gun
Cam lock tool
Flywheel locking tool.
10t Press
Engine stand
Heater!!!! ( Bl**dy Cold in winter)
Garage and tools for anybody thats stuck in the Aberdeen area.
Corner weight gauge.
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Matelotman
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Post by Matelotman » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:35 pm

The most important tool in my garage is .... the pit

makes life so much easier :D

Feel free to give me a shout if you need to use it.
Elise S1 B&C 140 - long time ago now
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Post by woody » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:48 pm

I now have a camlock tool for changing the timing belt on the K series.
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Post by woody » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:11 am

and a shortened 22mm socket to go with it....
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by Victor Meldrew » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:07 pm

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CM5oA2X03z8

cambelt change video...
Well it moves... might as well make the most of it....
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hiscot
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by hiscot » Sat May 31, 2008 6:59 am

111r
http://www.robsaudiworld.com/robselisew ... _Parts.pdf
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mix
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by mix » Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:33 pm

Hi

I have a Memoscan CAN OBDII U581 fault code reader.

Turriff area.

Mick
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Stephen
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by Stephen » Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:29 pm

Mac,
Finally got the boat and the locost shifted and the place rented out!
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Peter
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by Peter » Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:28 pm

I have a K series cam/vernier lock in the edinburgh area if anyone needs to borrow one
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thinfourth
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by thinfourth » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:18 pm

I now have a brake pipe flaring tool and bending tool based in aberdeen

Also a landrover hub spanner

and a rivenut gun for putting caterhams back together
Landrover 90 = Muddy shed spec
Fiat panda = Couldn't care less spec
Landrover ?? = Muddy shrek spec
Unimog 404S = Very slow silly offroader spec
Kubota F1900 = Snowplough spec
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m.crawford
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by m.crawford » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:04 pm

Just got a Memoscan code reader. Not exactly flash, but it put my MIL off after a random glitch last week :D

Am in South Queensferry if anyone needs to borrow.
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ticktickboom
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by ticktickboom » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:24 pm

i have a torx 20 screwdriver, good for taking the dash of an S2, and perhaps other models?

That is all.
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by makeminealargeone » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:36 pm

I've got a small lathe (handy for making bushes, turning down pins etc), 12 ton hydraulic press,electric impact gun and a shed load of tools, nearly forgot the little inverter welder!!
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philthy
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Re: Specialist Tools

Post by philthy » Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:36 am

Forgot about this thread, does anyone have measuring tools like dial gauges and calipers etc I can borrow for a few weeks?
Any help much appreciated and a donation to the amp3 charity would be payment!
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