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Title: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 February 2012, 20:03:06

Sorry if this is in the wrong section but would anyone have one of these tools they can loan / sell me urgently?

Many thanks!

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 February 2012, 00:30:40

Not having done one I don't know, but Diseasel's are normally just locked with bolts or pins :-\

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: waspy on 04 February 2012, 17:49:54

Andy. Have you had a look what you need?

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2012, 18:52:05

Hi Pete

On the crank pulley there are two small slots (as opposed to bolt holes), it appears the genuine GM tool has a pipe type profile (so you can put the socket onto the bolt head through the middle) with two teeth that locate into the slots.

Unfortunately no one seems to make the tool and the dealers are unlikely to loan you theirs, really surprised as it's a common issue on all the 2.0 and 2.2 Diesel engined Vauxhalls!

Mechanic is going to lock the flywheel by accessing it from the starter motor entry. Pain in the butt to remove from what I can see and looking at Jane's estate it looks like that one is about to fail as well.

Wouldn't object to buyng the tool if it wasn't too expensive and loaning it out to anyone who needs it.

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: waspy on 04 February 2012, 19:04:14

Roughly what size is the genuine GM tool?

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: waspy on 04 February 2012, 19:20:14

So if I've read it right it's like a socket but with two teeth on the hex end?

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2012, 19:35:12

Yes. With a handle attached.

Official tool is KM-977-1 and can be found on here:-

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1756/x22dthpripravky.pdf

I think KM-956 slots in to brace the pulley so that it's loaded evenly as you torque it up.

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: waspy on 04 February 2012, 19:43:33

PM sent :y

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2012, 20:24:46

Found the tool:-

http://www.spxtools-shop.com/jlr/product_info.php?info=p8591.html

Not UK though....

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2012, 20:33:58

Photo's as requested Pete.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012404.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012410.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012409.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012406.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012408-1.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012407-1.jpg)

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: waspy on 04 February 2012, 21:13:55

Uhmm, I've studied your pics & if I can get to my car in the morning I'll have a look  :y

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 February 2012, 20:22:50

I reacon we could make one of those

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 February 2012, 20:32:20

Certainly be a useful tool for the forum members to have access too.

One thing that will need to be considered is the space you have between the radiator and the crank pulley.

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 February 2012, 20:35:22

So are you after a tool to fit into the pulley hub section?

I cant picture which bit is which!

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 February 2012, 20:39:34

Ah, can see the two slots that the tool fits into.

Have we got an old pulley part that I can use as a template?

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 February 2012, 20:42:54

Yep, the tool locates onto the two slots cut into the hub of the crank pulley to hold it while you torque it up.

Obviously you need to be able to lock the pulley and brace it while torqueing the bolt up.

Title: Re: DTi crank pulley locking tool
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 February 2012, 20:45:32

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 05 February 2012, 20:39:34

Ah, can see the two slots that the tool fits into.

Have we got an old pulley part that I can use as a template?

Yep, i'll send you at least one 'two part' pulley  as a template if you like! Will also measure the available space between the radiator and pulley.