Dremmel Cutting tool advice please

carlpenn · 10th August 2011, 10:42

I am currently removing the Radiator Cooling fan cowling, I have read that people use Dremmel Cutting tools to cut the bit around the AirCon pipes to save depressurising the Air COn system, I have looked online and am a little confused as the only ones I have seen are £100+ and to be honest, for a job I am only going to need them for once, it seems a waste.

Could someone kindly point me in the right direction

Thanks,

Carl.

ZedTeeTee · 10th August 2011, 10:47

How about something like this Carl?

carlpenn · 10th August 2011, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofo

How about something like this Carl?

Cheers Mofo.

wardhugh · 10th August 2011, 10:57

I used a craft knife and heavy duty wire cutters/pliers. It's only a piece of plastic.
Regards
Ward

stocktake · 10th August 2011, 11:03

Carl, blow lamp and hot knife, or soldering iron with blade attachment, don't put anything near your rad that can puncture your rad ( like a saw

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scouseeric · 10th August 2011, 11:05

Good morning, Carl.
The draper made multi tool i bought was a lot cheaper but is mains only. All the tools are the same though. I've also bought steel hss saw cut blades extra. Sorry don't know how to do the links

Still haven't got round to doing the in line 'stat yet!
When i done a rad change on the other 75 i just nibbled away the corner piece. hth

Eric

carlpenn · 10th August 2011, 11:08

Thanks all

Might try Stocktakes advice as I have the Soldering Iron etc. Failing that, I will go another route. Not in a Massive rush, as I want to take my time and do it proper etc.

gerry3 · 10th August 2011, 11:25

Do a search on ebay in the same place as in post 2 above, there are a number of cheaper ones which will do the job, but don't expect them to last long.
Avoid the battery one's if posible, they soon run out of power and it is annoying to have to recharge part way through a job.

slippy · 10th August 2011, 11:51

I did mine recently. I have a dremil type tool but I didnt bother with it.
Mark out where you want to cut & go over it carefully 3 or 4 times with A sharp stanley knife & use pliers to snap it off.

carlpenn · 10th August 2011, 13:36

Cheers Guys

10th August 2011, 10:42	#1
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Dremmel Cutting tool advice please I am currently removing the Radiator Cooling fan cowling, I have read that people use Dremmel Cutting tools to cut the bit around the AirCon pipes to save depressurising the Air COn system, I have looked online and am a little confused as the only ones I have seen are £100+ and to be honest, for a job I am only going to need them for once, it seems a waste. Could someone kindly point me in the right direction Thanks, Carl.

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Carl, blow lamp and hot knife, or soldering iron with blade attachment, don't put anything near your rad that can puncture your rad ( like a saw ) __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 10th August 2011 at 11:09..

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slippy Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mexborough Posts: 166 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did mine recently. I have a dremil type tool but I didnt bother with it. Mark out where you want to cut & go over it carefully 3 or 4 times with A sharp stanley knife & use pliers to snap it off. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Silver 18" Apex.............there here! Stuart

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ZedTeeTee This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanley Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 240 Thanked 303 Times in 172 Posts	How about something like this Carl?

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wardhugh Regular poster rover 75 CDTI SE conn. Facelift Tourer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Norfolk Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I used a craft knife and heavy duty wire cutters/pliers. It's only a piece of plastic. Regards Ward

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scouseeric Passed Away 75 contemporary se cdti Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good morning, Carl. The draper made multi tool i bought was a lot cheaper but is mains only. All the tools are the same though. I've also bought steel hss saw cut blades extra. Sorry don't know how to do the links Still haven't got round to doing the in line 'stat yet! When i done a rad change on the other 75 i just nibbled away the corner piece. hth Eric

10th August 2011, 11:08	#7
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks all Might try Stocktakes advice as I have the Soldering Iron etc. Failing that, I will go another route. Not in a Massive rush, as I want to take my time and do it proper etc.

10th August 2011, 11:25	#8
gerry3 Passed Away rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: leeds Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do a search on ebay in the same place as in post 2 above, there are a number of cheaper ones which will do the job, but don't expect them to last long. Avoid the battery one's if posible, they soon run out of power and it is annoying to have to recharge part way through a job.

10th August 2011, 13:36	#10
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Cheers Guys