Special tools for Landrovers.

chipv8 · Feb 17, 2009

Right I just got half way through changing me rear brake discs when I realised I'd need a bloody huge great hub socket. It never mentioned it in the Haynes manual, so I never gave it a thought.:doh:

So now I know I'll need one to get the job done I was wondering if theres any other special tools specific to Landrovers that an enthusiastic Owner might need. I'm not talkin pooters that you plug in to read codes more like sockets, cam tools etc.:scratching_chin:

Griffdowg · Feb 17, 2009

what motor?

Beast o Bodmin · Feb 17, 2009

is there two huge nuts with a thin sheet between?

chipv8 · Feb 17, 2009

Griffdowg said:
what motor?

Mines a '94 200 TDi Discovery I was thinking for tools to cover all landies though. Must be a quite few I'd guess, after playing with mine since dinner time one thing I know for sure is I'm gonna need a bigger/ Better quality tool kit my 3/8 halfords ratchet sets not gonna last long against a Landie.....

Mseries3 · Feb 17, 2009

A ****ing big hammer!

Beast o Bodmin · Feb 17, 2009

and a chisel

Griffdowg · Feb 17, 2009

1/2"drive set. if you get the halfrauds pro set, they will replace broken sockets for free. handy when you need one as a drift or you bent a breaker bar.

G

classic kev · Feb 17, 2009

Just get a compressor and a windy gun then you should have most of what you need. You'll be wanting some big sockets though, would suggest 24,27,30,32mm sockets.

Inch and a quarter combination spanner (viscous fan nut) and 35mm socket for the drop arm nut. 1/4" drive socket set is pretty handy too. Stilsons are a useful fall back together with the ubiquitous Mole Grips. Just make sure you got plenty hammers and WD40 - you'll be fine.

chipv8 · Feb 17, 2009

Another example the calliper bolts were a 13mm splined head not a regular hex head luckily I had a 13mm 12-point ring spanner that fitted, but a reglar socket wouldn't touch it.

Griffdowg · Feb 17, 2009

yer, you need a bi-hex socket for that.

just build it as you go. when you have a job on, ask around to see what you need. or you will end up spending a fortune on bits in 1 go.

G

Beast o Bodmin · Feb 17, 2009

funny thing is even landys from the same model have different nuts and bolts,at least my range is only what i have tools for.

Wriggler · Feb 17, 2009

I just buy as I need, I usually have to pack in half way through to go and buy another tool that I didn't realise I needed.

chipv8 · Feb 17, 2009

Wriggler said:
I just buy as I need, I usually have to pack in half way through to go and buy another tool that I didn't realise I needed.

Thats why I thought I'd start a thread on the unusual/Special tools we need to keep our landies going

Paul D · Feb 17, 2009

I already have a hub nut spaner .. but the tool I most think works well is the Difflock Propshaft nut socket .

demitrious1973 · Feb 17, 2009

If I dont have a tool for the job I will use a chisel and hammer or weld a bar to it then undo the nut or bolt and use the angle grinder to reshape it

trax99 · Feb 18, 2009

BIG hammer and lots of wd, then come back with heat, then lots of swearing, then it finally moves

:brick::brick::brick::brick:

chipv8 · Feb 18, 2009

Well I know stilsens dont work, not on the rear of a Disco anyways. So I'll be needing 2 new hub nuts and a new hub spanner.....

Griffdowg · Feb 18, 2009

hahahahhahahahahhahaha! get onto paddocks/crddocks and get your spanner and new nuts sorted

Griffdowg · Feb 18, 2009

tre you lurker,

why is there a +after your 90?

Trewey · Feb 18, 2009

Griffdowg said:
tre you lurker,

why is there a +after your 90?

wha?
who, me?
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Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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