Changing belts and an oil pump cover tools

[BlackICE]

Given they are about 9 years old I just replaced the supercharger / PS pump, accessory and oil pump belts.

The top 3 Torx screws of the oil pump cover are a PITA to remove and install. There isn't too much clearance for tools and the threads are quite long. So I made this small tool to spin them on or off once they are broken loose with the short 1/4" drive T30 bit. It is just a T30 bit pushed through a small hole drilled into wood dowel (cut broom handle).

 

[Howard]

Thanks! I have always put that job off, even while under the car changing oil, because of that clearance issue. Now, where is my wife's broom....?

Howard

 

[mmlcobra]

Thanks for sharing!
Best,
Mark

 

[ultrasportracing]

I changed the bolts to bolts with a hex head, plenty of never seize and replace. So much easier next time

 

[Howard]

Great idea (hex bolts).

Howard

 

[MTV8]

Always nice to make something useful from random stuff in the garage. Here is an oil pump seal installation tool made from aluminum bar.

 

[Specracer]

I used the torx bit (like the one set in the wood), held by small pair of vice grips, then vice grips will allow you so set depth and angle.

 

[SMOKDU]

I just don't put the top ones in. I don't think the cover will come off with the others snug. I will put them back in someday. .

 

[blackjadeboss]

You could use a ratcheting closed end wrench and that might be a bit easier.

 

[RALPHIE]

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[BlackICE]

Unless that ratchet has a very light and smooth ratcheting mechanism it won't click once the screws are broken loose.

 

[Howard]

Doh! I just bought one.

Howard

 

[The Grey Ghost]

Here's what I picked up a couple years ago just for this task.

I pull the cover to check the belt every oil change.

The thumb wheel has a very fine ratchet to it.

Works like charm.

 

[BlackICE]

Here's what I picked up a couple years ago just for this task.

I pull the cover to check the belt every oil change.

The thumb wheel has a very fine ratchet to it.

Works like charm.

Do you have the name of this product or better a website?

 

[Sinovac]

http://www.vimtools.com/store/page26.html

 

[The Grey Ghost]

Do you have the name of this product or better a website?

I bought it through the local Cornwell Tool guy, but it's not their brand.

http://www.vimtools.com/store/page26.html

Thanks for posting the link.


Jeff

 

[BlackICE]

I bought the FR100 and the HBR3 from tooltopia. I like them both.

The ratchet on the fr100 isn't smooth enough to ratchet on the oil belt cover but is nevertheless is a good tool.