Tools for the stag?

[MandM]

As I did not get a reply to "what tools are needed for a stag including specialist tools" I thought I would start a new thread.

I started making a slide hammer for the water pump removal (if needed), I know I need a thread the same as the water pump (left hand) but is there other items that may need to be removed by a slide hammer?, as I wish to make some different threaded ends for the hammer for future use.

What other tools would be a good idea to make?, a diff spreader?, what do you suggest? .
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[jleyton]

Hi Martin,

I'm sorry to see that you didn't get any response earlier however it may be because there are very few specialist tools really needed to work on the Stag

The water pump removal tool you mention is definitely one that is almost invaluable at times and maybe you could add a head removal tool to the list .

Neil makes a good point about the distributor tool but on my car the coil is elsewhere, making distributor access easy. An easier option is to just cut away the bottom of the coil fixing holes (making it look like an inverted U) then just cracking off the fixing bolts allows the coil to be quickly removed allowing easy access to the distributor.

Feedback on here suggests that a diff spreader is rarely, if ever, really necessary.

I've found a tool like this very useful for stretching the diaphragm to fit, when rebuilding seats
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You also need a very thin spanner to remove the J type overdrive solenoid.

It's handy having some sort of tool to hold the diff output shafts when undoing the pinion nut, however this can be done in other ways.

Apart from that, I can't think of any occasions where I've really needed any special tools - apart from double jointed and 10" long fingers at times

Cheers

Julian

[mole42]

A spanner for holding the nosepiece extension flange (the one that the propshaft bolts to) when undoing the quill shaft nut - if you took the diff off before loosening the nut!!

[jleyton]

A spanner for holding the nosepiece extension flange (the one that the propshaft bolts to) when undoing the quill shaft nut - if you took the diff off before loosening the nut!!

That's this :

It's handy having some sort of tool to hold the diff output shafts when undoing the pinion nut, however this can be done in other ways.

[mole42]

Ooops.....guilty as charged m'lud. The defence would like to record that you and I posted at only 8 minutes apart which may be regarded as "great minds thinking alike'

[marshman]

Large, "thin", spanners for rear hub bearings.

Very long 3/8" extensions for accessing 1. Top bolt on starter motor and 2. Top bell housing bolts when removeing gearbox.

A handled "hook" to help fit the rubbers holding the rear exhast pipes.

To remove the waterpump I fabricated a simple puller that bolted on using the lh thrsaded boot, a bit more gentle than a slide hammer.

Roger

[TR5convalescent]

Hi Martin,

I'm sorry to see that you didn't get any response earlier however it may be because there are very few specialist tools really needed to work on the Stag

The water pump removal tool you mention is definitely one that is almost invaluable at times and maybe you could add a head removal tool to the list .

Neil makes a good point about the distributor tool but on my car the coil is elsewhere, making distributor access easy. An easier option is to just cut away the bottom of the coil fixing holes (making it look like an inverted U) then just cracking off the fixing bolts allows the coil to be quickly removed allowing easy access to the distributor.

Feedback on here suggests that a diff spreader is rarely, if ever, really necessary.

I've found a tool like this very useful for stretching the diaphragm to fit, when rebuilding seats
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You also need a very thin spanner to remove the J type overdrive solenoid.

It's handy having some sort of tool to hold the diff output shafts when undoing the pinion nut, however this can be done in other ways.

Apart from that, I can't think of any occasions where I've really needed any special tools - apart from double jointed and 10" long fingers at times

Cheers

Julian

I managed to angle grind a spanner to fit the J type solenoid on my 6 about 20 years ago, but I think I sold it with the car.

[milothedog]

Large, "thin", spanners for rear hub bearings. Screw fix sell them.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/pump-nut-spanner-52mm/37949?_requestid=22194

Very long 3/8" extensions for accessing 1. Top bolt on starter motor and 2. Top bell housing bolts when removeing gearbox. You can buy a 2ft 3/8" drive extension.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Signet-S12552-3-8-Drive-Wobble-Extension-Bar-24-600mm-Long-/221418312888?hash=item338d8f54b





A handled "hook" to help fit the rubbers holding the rear exhast pipes. I think Neilson tools make them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXHAUST-RUBBER-RING-REMOVAL-TOOL-/161849681837?hash=item25aefe27ad

To remove the waterpump I fabricated a simple puller that bolted on using the lh thrsaded boot, a bit more gentle than a slide hammer.

Roger

Some of these are readily available Rodger and not expensive.

[marshman]

Thanks Ian. I was aware that you can get them but I thought the idea of the post was to list tools that are needed, or make the job easier, that a lot of people won't have in their standard tool box. They were 3 I thought of, the hub bearing spanners have been raised quite a few times in older threads, so the screwfix link will be useful.

Roger

[milothedog]

Thanks Ian. I was aware that you can get them but I thought the idea of the post was to list tools that are needed, or make the job easier, that a lot of people won't have in their standard tool box. They were 3 I thought of, the hub bearing spanners have been raised quite a few times in older threads, so the screwfix link will be useful.

Roger

The way I read it Rodger, Martin was asking what he could make. I just thought I would make others aware that you can buy some of these quite cheaply.

[richardthestag]

step ring spanner for the front o/s inlet manifold bolt

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I have one and it is the only tool I have that gives access and swing to get that pesky little pest out or back in

[marshman]

The way I read it Rodger, Martin was asking what he could make. I just thought I would make others aware that you can buy some of these quite cheaply.

Just reread original post and you are right

[jbuckl]

long 7/16" ring spanner with a 90 degree bend (Distributor bolts)

[edd]

Always ensure there is a bag full of patience and a functioning swear box

[jbuckl]

15/16" long series o/e spanner for crank pulley turning