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Title: Help please
Post by: STMO999 on 27 February 2010, 17:29:13
Can anyone tell me what this would be used for (in a garage/workshop). Sorry about pic quality. The sellotape is there to give a sense of scale.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/PICT0001-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2010, 17:32:06
Nope .....no idea. :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: STMO999 on 27 February 2010, 17:35:36
The reason I ask is because when I had a look under the bonnet of my newly-acquired zafira, this was sitting across the aux belt. Imagine the rather damage that could have done. The service manager at EH will be getting it shoved up his arse a mouthful on Monday.
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: tunnie on 27 February 2010, 17:35:43
something to lock chains  :-/

Either that or its shoved in the customer, along with the bill  ;D
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: STMO999 on 27 February 2010, 17:37:22
I just wonder what they were actually trying to do under there. :-/
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: joshwyatt on 27 February 2010, 17:48:09
Sorry Steve, no idea what that is  :-/
But yes, make merry hell when you take it back to them.
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: webby23 on 27 February 2010, 17:57:12
Looks a bit like the bonnet stay rod off my old Mini........

 :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 27 February 2010, 18:52:02
Isn't that one of those things used to twist the end of a tube (sealant perhaps)?
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: hotel21 on 27 February 2010, 19:03:34
Its an 'ook.  Used to 'ook things....  Like aux belts around pulleys, rather than getting your fingers in the way.......

At least, its one use I'd have for it....   ;D
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 February 2010, 19:10:31
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Its an 'ook.  Used to 'ook things....  Like aux belts around pulleys, rather than getting your fingers in the way.......

At least, its one use I'd have for it....   ;D

Doesnt look like something from a Vx parts/tool catalogue.  :-/
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: hotel21 on 27 February 2010, 19:13:24
Seen lots of home made tools to do particular jobs.  The one pictured looks like it has a plastic covering to the handle as well as nice parrallel handle lengths.  Might be a proper tool or simply one improvised to do a task?   :-/
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 27 February 2010, 19:33:05
if you found it in a place that can be reached from outside be very careful about your neighbours :-/

something similiar happened to me.. >:(
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Debs. on 27 February 2010, 19:35:11
I bet it`s for releasing recalcitrant bonnets; in the event of the catches getting stuck! ;)
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 27 February 2010, 20:19:58
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something to lock chains  :-/

Either that or its shoved in the customer, along with the bill  ;D


Hahahahahaha - splendid :y :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: albitz on 27 February 2010, 20:25:08
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Isn't that one of those things used to twist the end of a tube (sealant perhaps)?
I would liketo see the tube of sealant that came from. :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 27 February 2010, 22:43:24
Thats your warranty fooked!! You've just removed a vital engine component!

Well, thats what the service manager will probably try to tell you  ;D ::)
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Amigo on 27 February 2010, 23:09:54
For once i think i have a constructive answer...no really!!!
  Looks like a gadget used to push a small dent or dint if you're Northern, from a panel. I've seen these & similar used by those in the know, they have bags of them. Seems they can reach those certain places!!! Probably worth more than the Zapphy...some things you really should'nt talk about!!

    Joking aside Steve that's my guess, Guy. :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Vamps on 27 February 2010, 23:14:10
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For once i think i have a constructive answer...no really!!!
  Looks like a gadget used to push a small dent or dint if you're Northern, from a panel. I've seen these & similar used by those in the know, they have bags of them. Seems they can reach those certain places!!! Probably worth more than the Zapphy...some things you really should'nt talk about!!

    Joking aside Steve that's my guess, Guy. :y

Could well be Guy, they do have a strange range of tools.... :y Bet he is out looking for small dents as soon as it is light....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2010, 23:19:07
Looks like someone has broken into your car Steve, then put Their Key under the bonnet for safe keeping :o ::) ;D :P
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: robbo299 on 27 February 2010, 23:24:41
Take no notice! It`s just a wind up from Daz ;D ;D ;D!
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Vamps on 27 February 2010, 23:27:10
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Looks like someone has broken into your car Steve, then put Their Key under the bonnet for safe keeping :o ::) ;D :P


Clockwork............ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2010, 23:33:13
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Take no notice! It`s just a wind up from Daz ;D ;D ;D!


You shouldn't be mixing your Medication with Booze Silly Billy ;D
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: jereboam on 28 February 2010, 14:13:09
Looks a bit like one of those keys that used to be attached to sardine tins.

Maybe it's for opening up a very large can of worms. :)
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Debs. on 28 February 2010, 14:16:51
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For once i think i have a constructive answer...no really!!!
  Looks like a gadget used to push a small dent or dint if you're Northern, from a panel. I've seen these & similar used by those in the know, they have bags of them. Seems they can reach those certain places!!! Probably worth more than the Zapphy...some things you really should'nt talk about!!

    Joking aside Steve that's my guess, Guy. :y

 ;) I think we have a winner; claim your £5, Guy! :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 28 February 2010, 19:02:48
Looking at the piccy again, think my bet might be on, a tool for shoving down between the window and seal to open locked doors  :y
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Amigo on 28 February 2010, 19:13:52
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Looking at the piccy again, think my bet might be on, a tool for shoving down between the window and seal to open locked doors  :y
Yes it does look the same but a thieving tool should have "less girth"??? You'd make a mess & a racket with that.
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Amigo on 28 February 2010, 19:16:05
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For once i think i have a constructive answer...no really!!!
  Looks like a gadget used to push a small dent or dint if you're Northern, from a panel. I've seen these & similar used by those in the know, they have bags of them. Seems they can reach those certain places!!! Probably worth more than the Zapphy...some things you really should'nt talk about!!

    Joking aside Steve that's my guess, Guy. :y

 ;) I think we have a winner; claim your £5, Guy! :y
  Great minds Debs. You know where to send the Lady Godiva!!! 8-)
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: PhilRich on 28 February 2010, 19:35:55
If you have another look under the bonnet you might find the emulsion roller that's missing off the end? :D ;D
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 February 2010, 20:22:44
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Looking at the piccy again, think my bet might be on, a tool for shoving down between the window and seal to open locked doors  :y
Yes it does look the same but a thieving tool should have "less girth"??? You'd make a mess & a racket with that.

I had thought this and even considered going out to the shed and opening my Lockout Kit to see if I had anything similar... ...Then I decided I couldn't be bothered as it's only STMO ::) ::) :D :D

I know I do have tools the same sort of size but nothing like that
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Ghost on 28 February 2010, 20:23:48
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If you have another look under the bonnet you might find the emulsion roller that's missing off the end? :D ;D

 Thats just what I was thinking Pmsl [smiley=evil.gif] [smiley=evil.gif] [smiley=evil.gif] [smiley=evil.gif] [smiley=evil.gif] [smiley=evil.gif]