Crankshaft locking tool - cdti auto-NI

75driver · 18th December 2016, 07:43

Hi folks, father in law is looking to change his crankshaft pulley.
He would like to know
A) if there is anywhere he can purchase the locking tool.
B) if there is anyone in N.I. That has one that he could borrow.

He has tried both electric & air impact guns, but neither have shifted it.

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WillyHeckaslike · 18th December 2016, 16:08

On eBay ATM for £37.99, have seen a little cheaper from the same seller so might be worth checking his other listings. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M47-E4...xcAAOSw8w1X4wn

75driver · 18th December 2016, 18:59

Champion.
Never even thought of looking on eBay.😳
Thanks for that.

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75driver · 11th January 2017, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

On eBay ATM for £37.99, have seen a little cheaper from the same seller so might be worth checking his other listings. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M47-E4...xcAAOSw8w1X4wn

Tried & tested yesterday with above locking tool......which sheared at the welds.😱😱😱.
I wasn't there, but father in law can't believe how tight it is.
He is going to re-weld & try again tonight.

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gozo ken · 11th January 2017, 19:30

Not what most would recommend,but I seemed to remember using the starter motor(very very briefly)using the right size socket and wedging the Tommie bar,and then keeping the area clear,,,came off without any drama.
Didn't need a special tool.
Ken.

Robson Rover Repair · 11th January 2017, 21:46

I have one but I can't afford to drive to Newry!

Have you tried putting diesel into an squint bottle and applying it, leaving it and then pulling it off?

Ennine · 11th January 2017, 22:14

If carried out safely and correctly the starter motor method works well. I have used this method five times faultlessly and safely.

Nige

75driver · 11th January 2017, 22:34

Thanks for the suggestions folks, but he really wouldn't use the starter motor method. Appreciate the offer Colin.👍.

Locking tool was rewelded, with an additional "stub piece" welded on to stop it coming out of place. (Don't know, haven't seen it yet, but must take a photo, next time I'm down).
He Broke a 1/2" bar at first, but got a lend of a 3/4" bar and socket, and it eventually shifted, with 2 16 stone men hanging on the end of a length of box iron, over a 3 ft breaker bar.
Hallelujah...😄
Looking forward to doing mine when the time comes....😁

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18th December 2016, 18:59	#3
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Champion. Never even thought of looking on eBay.😳 Thanks for that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

11th January 2017, 21:46	#6
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11th January 2017, 22:14	#7
Ennine Posted a thing or two Ford Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Portmahomack Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 545 Thanked 317 Times in 193 Posts	If carried out safely and correctly the starter motor method works well. I have used this method five times faultlessly and safely. Nige __________________ Ni9e How to: Replace touch screen Navall II [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th January 2017, 22:34	#8
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Crankshaft locking tool - cdti auto-NI Thanks for the suggestions folks, but he really wouldn't use the starter motor method. Appreciate the offer Colin.👍. Locking tool was rewelded, with an additional "stub piece" welded on to stop it coming out of place. (Don't know, haven't seen it yet, but must take a photo, next time I'm down). He Broke a 1/2" bar at first, but got a lend of a 3/4" bar and socket, and it eventually shifted, with 2 16 stone men hanging on the end of a length of box iron, over a 3 ft breaker bar. Hallelujah...😄 Looking forward to doing mine when the time comes....😁 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays) Last edited by 75driver; 11th January 2017 at 22:39..

18th December 2016, 16:08	#2
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,522 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	On eBay ATM for £37.99, have seen a little cheaper from the same seller so might be worth checking his other listings. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M47-E4...xcAAOSw8w1X4wn

11th January 2017, 19:30	#5
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Not what most would recommend,but I seemed to remember using the starter motor(very very briefly)using the right size socket and wedging the Tommie bar,and then keeping the area clear,,,came off without any drama. Didn't need a special tool. Ken.