A really useful Gizmo

Abott10 · 28th February 2018, 14:42

With those big 18" MG ZT Alloy Wheels I always struggle to align the Bolt Holes in the wheels with their Bolt Locations in the hub particularly in poor light or in the dark. This GIZMO alignment tool ( £5.99p posted off ebay ~ listed for AUDIs but fits 75/ZTs just fine ) makes that bicep sapping task a doddle even working at ground level as most DIYers like me have to do.
Got it a couple of weeks ago and used it for the first time last week. Should have got one years ago.

hrissim · 28th February 2018, 15:19

WOW
Link for the caliper cover /if/ please?
Do they fit 17" Serpent alloys?

Yellow wanted.

suzublu · 28th February 2018, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrissim

WOW
Link for the caliper cover /if/ please?
Do they fit 17" Serpent alloys?

Yellow wanted.

Painted

hrissim · 28th February 2018, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Painted

What a pity...
Will do the hard way

steve-45 · 28th February 2018, 15:58

Still to try mine out

philm · 28th February 2018, 16:12

A pretty long thread on these a couple of weeks ago don't pay to much notice on the vehicle listing as long as the thread is correct you will be OK.
M14X1.25.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wheel-fit...sAAOxy4t1Sg62z

Lovel · 28th February 2018, 20:24

I think that looks highly dangerous for pedestrians. Who do you think you are Ben Hur

olliesgrandad · 28th February 2018, 20:41

In the mid eighties I was running an Audi coupe, and in the tool kit with a very substantial Jack were two mounting studs for replacing wheels onto the hubs. It's something I've remade many times ,better than struggling

Jim Jamieson · 1st March 2018, 08:20

I made one a few years back out of a long bolt, I just cut the head off but I machined it to a chromed finish.
Used it just a couple of weeks back when fitting the wheels back onto my project car.

philm · 1st March 2018, 08:57

Want to change a smokey turbocharger. Frustrating as cannot do much outside in current conditions. Must be patient..[/QUOTE]

Have a couple of small welding jobs to be doing when the weather warms up a bit John not forgotten the offer.

28th February 2018, 14:42	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	A really useful Gizmo With those big 18" MG ZT Alloy Wheels I always struggle to align the Bolt Holes in the wheels with their Bolt Locations in the hub particularly in poor light or in the dark. This GIZMO alignment tool ( £5.99p posted off ebay ~ listed for AUDIs but fits 75/ZTs just fine ) makes that bicep sapping task a doddle even working at ground level as most DIYers like me have to do. Got it a couple of weeks ago and used it for the first time last week. Should have got one years ago.

28th February 2018, 15:19	#2
hrissim Gets stuck in 75 MK1 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Samokov Posts: 781 Thanks: 372 Thanked 423 Times in 240 Posts	WOW Link for the caliper cover /if/ please? Do they fit 17" Serpent alloys? Yellow wanted. __________________ Don`t drive faster than your guardian-angel can fly!

28th February 2018, 16:12	#6
philm Loves to post rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: HEREFORD Posts: 269 Thanks: 7 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	A pretty long thread on these a couple of weeks ago don't pay to much notice on the vehicle listing as long as the thread is correct you will be OK. M14X1.25. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wheel-fit...sAAOxy4t1Sg62z __________________ Free Toaf & Delphi diagnostics.

1st March 2018, 08:57	#10
philm Loves to post rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: HEREFORD Posts: 269 Thanks: 7 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	Want to change a smokey turbocharger. Frustrating as cannot do much outside in current conditions. Must be patient..[/QUOTE] Have a couple of small welding jobs to be doing when the weather warms up a bit John not forgotten the offer. __________________ Free Toaf & Delphi diagnostics.

28th February 2018, 15:58	#5
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Still to try mine out

28th February 2018, 20:24	#7
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	I think that looks highly dangerous for pedestrians. Who do you think you are Ben Hur

28th February 2018, 20:41	#8
olliesgrandad Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thetford Posts: 458 Thanks: 415 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	In the mid eighties I was running an Audi coupe, and in the tool kit with a very substantial Jack were two mounting studs for replacing wheels onto the hubs. It's something I've remade many times ,better than struggling

1st March 2018, 08:20	#9
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I made one a few years back out of a long bolt, I just cut the head off but I machined it to a chromed finish. Used it just a couple of weeks back when fitting the wheels back onto my project car.