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Offline th3_f15t

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Lets talk Tools
« on: 17 November 2009, 17:04 »
Hey guys,

I've read the gearbox linkage thread and need to get the alignment tool from somewhere. Had a look at the Ebay seller mentioned but looks like he's packed up selling that tool long ago. Anyone know where you can still get them?

Also, what's a good name to go for when buying a rachet set? Want to spend decent money and get good quality stuff.
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2009, 17:11 »
use a cassette box if you have an old one, as for sockets halfords maybe sh1te for most things but there socket sets are good ive had mine for 10yrs now and still as good as new
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #2 on: 17 November 2009, 17:13 »
go to the VW parts section on ebay:
http://listings.ebay.co.uk/aw/plistings/category9889/index.html?from=R11

do a search for 'tool', loads of alignment tools on there amongst other things ;)
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #3 on: 17 November 2009, 17:18 »
Halfords trip tomorrow I feel, cheers for the advice mate.

That link and tip worked wonderfully mate, second option on the list! Thanks a lot.

I feel a trip to Halfords and an Ebay expense coming on... Check the project thread next week, lol.
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #4 on: 17 November 2009, 18:11 »
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Also, what's a good name to go for when buying a rachet set? Want to spend decent money and get good quality stuff.

I use teng tools, they are well made and don't break. They are guaranteed for life.
Highly recommended.
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #5 on: 17 November 2009, 18:47 »
Most of my tools are from Halfords. Their sockets (all the ones I've bought so far) have life time guarantee's.
I've got a Draper torque wrench and asked the same about it on here and was told it was good, it was only £20 or so on ebay.

There is a good selection of large sockets @ my local Halfords for quite cheap that I want, they're like 17mm to 32mm or sommat large like that :evil:  I'm addicted to collecting tools though and my wife tells me off for buying them all the time ...  :embarassed:  :evil:
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #6 on: 18 November 2009, 01:32 »
for spanners and sockets i use daily it's TENG. powertools i go for makita

also,  snap-on  but IMO it's not worth the £££ hence dont have much of it,  FACOM is good stuff,  have some new britool stuff it's ok but i think it's expensive for what it is.  sealy stuff is ok not to pricey ether for some of it.  a couple of bits of halfords and tbh its good for the money.  best value for money for diy has to be draper expert. 

silverline sockets are good for cuting and welding into spectial tools for barsteward jobs.   anythign branded VALLY TOOLS   is utter crap better off useing playdough bought a few bits once when they were only ones in shop FAIL
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #7 on: 18 November 2009, 17:09 »
Here's another one for you all...

'm going to be taking my engine out the car this weekend, and the Haynes manual says I need a specialist tool for the exhaust downpipe-to-manifold flange connection. The tool is apparently only from VW (tool number 3049A). Still need to get it or can something else be used? If I have to get it, where can I buy it from (Ebay again?)

I also needed are some splined key wrenches, normal tool shops again, right?
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Re: Lets talk Tools
« Reply #8 on: 19 November 2009, 00:48 »
Snap On Tool Mate.


I've been in the motor trade for nearly 10 years now & have used all sorts.


I make my living using these, and yes they are fu*king pricey but quality is 2nd to none. Lifetime guarantee too, which is handy.


Halfords Professional are also good depending on your budget, the same with Teng. I've no complaints with Mac Tools other than they tend not to have the aesthetics of Snap On tools (put a Mac ratchet/screwdriver/airgun next to a Snap On tool, you'll see what I mean), and when you're paying the prices of these things that kind of thing matters to me. Mac always seem to look like they've been made in a sweatshop somewhere...


If you can, try not to set a poor budget on tool prices. The kit that is ridiculously cheap is also 99.9% likely to snap/bend/shatter etc, or slip resulting in a nice injury. I have the scars to prove it  :grin:


So yeah, in a nutshell spend a decent amount on tools, look after them and they'll last you for years.
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Re: Lets talk Tools
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