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Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

2012 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Santorini Black

Tools to make life easier when working on the FF…

Today I have been removing the fan and cowling in preparation of replacing my belt, pulleys, alternator, water pump and ac compressor.
As many will know it’s a PITA job involving access to some bolts, screws and clips which must have been installed with the engine out of the car!!!

There was one tool I had which I don’t see how I would have removed some of those items with out it! I know it’s probably not the best type of tool for the job, but was the best I had to hand.

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I inserted a socket attachment from my drill set and it worked perfectly.

This leaves me to wonder… what other tools are there that we shouldn’t be without? I don’t mean the more common items like you have in the standard Halfords kits…

The other “must have” for me is the excellent Proxxon rotary ratchet…

So what else? Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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29th Dec 2021 7:26pm

johnboyairey

Member Since: 11 Jan 2013
Location: surrey
Posts: 2032

2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Orkney Grey

magnetic pick up tool and also claw end pick up tool. for when the socket falls off the extension, or the nuts, or the plastic clip etc..but doesn't fall through to the floor! led head torch, cheap rubber builders gloves from screw fix.

29th Dec 2021 10:30pm

Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

The magnetic grabber is a good one… I don’t have one and have been fortunate to not need it. But can see it’s usefulness so will add one to my arsenal of tools!

As for the head torch, I think it’s great but was in two minds if it should be added. I decided not to as I found it frustrating when working in confined spaces as it caused shadows due to it being far enough from your eyes. I kept reverting to my magnetic lamp.

So while useful, for me I wouldn’t miss it if I didn’t have it. Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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30th Dec 2021 8:17am

Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

This is what I have…

It’s really bright, seemingly good battery life, and only £15 on Amazon! Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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30th Dec 2021 8:19am

kevinp

Member Since: 28 Sep 2019
Location: Telford
Posts: 1222

2011 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

The magnetic tool is a life saver. I use mine next to that nut or bolt that you can't get both hands on so if it drops out your fingers or socket it catches the nut or bolt from dropping never to be seen again. It's very useful recovering something that's dropped down into the bottom engine cover. I once dropped just one bolt and retrieved 2 more along with a small spanner.

30th Dec 2021 9:34am

Bl4ckD0g

Member Since: 16 Feb 2020
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 1322

2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Santorini Black

I wouldn’t be without my trusty Milwaukee compact impact wrench. So small, so powerful, and has not let me down yet to undo anything.

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30th Dec 2021 9:55am

Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

kevinp wrote:
I once dropped just one bolt and retrieved 2 more along with a small spanner.

Love it! Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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30th Dec 2021 3:52pm

Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

Bl4ckD0g wrote:
I wouldn’t be without my trusty Milwaukee compact impact wrench. So small, so powerful, and has not let me down yet to undo anything.

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Agreed!
And pair it to one of these to keep the alloys in good nic…

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Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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30th Dec 2021 3:55pm

Bl4ckD0g

Member Since: 16 Feb 2020
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 1322

Oh that looks interesting. I must resist, too many impact sockets as it is 🤣

To be honest I rarely use it on wheels. I torque them normally so they come off normally as well. Expect for that first time when I buy a car that someone else owned. Just like with the calliper bolts. It’s like very few use a torque wrench and just go for as tight as possible 🤣

30th Dec 2021 4:05pm

Strider

Member Since: 08 Jun 2015
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 503

2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Zermatt Silver

And if all else fails always have a fall back plan :-

30th Dec 2021 7:18pm

Strider

Member Since: 08 Jun 2015
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 503

Seriously though folks I have the following Laser tools and have used the 5978 for the upper bushes, still have the lower ones to do:-

I know its cheaper to use sockets studding and washers etc but didnt want all the faffing about finding ones that fitted

30th Dec 2021 7:56pm

johnboyairey

Member Since: 11 Jan 2013
Location: surrey
Posts: 2032

just got a pair of rear upper bushes through the post, so got that job at the weekend... I bought a cheaper set of removal tools, on their way, but handle the 45mm upper bush, at just £24 set.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254877553459

edit, I can confirm, the this set is perfect set for doing upper rear bushes, at 45mm diameter. I did mine at weekend, and each one took about 15mins. no other special tools needed.

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30th Dec 2021 8:25pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16298

2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Ffrr-lover wrote:
This is what I have…

It’s really bright, seemingly good battery life, and only £15 on Amazon!

Thanks for the 'heads up!' pun intended!

Ordered a pair of them

31st Dec 2021 1:11am

Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

Bl4ckD0g wrote:
To be honest I rarely use it on wheels.

I only use my impact driver on wheels as I’m lazy! I zip round to take them off… and on my guns lowest setting to put them back. It still needs a few turns of the torque wrench to get them to the right tightness. Like many, I’ve been stuck on the side of a road with a puncture fighting with over tightened wheel nuts!

In my younger days I put in a wheel nut with a gun and mis-threaded it. Luckily an experienced mechanic had the tools and know how to remove and re-thread the hole. As a result I am extra careful putting them in and tightening. Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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31st Dec 2021 8:10am

Ffrr-lover

Member Since: 04 May 2021
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 640

Strider wrote:
And if all else fails always have a fall back plan :-

Love it

31st Dec 2021 8:11am

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