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Ossipon
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 Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 10:02 am Post subject: New (old) Tool I made |
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This a tool I made this weekend after not having one which was part of a VW from long ago. I know it helped me not lose time or a lug bolt when remounting the wheel.
I made it this past weekend while rotating the tires. After making it, it made mounting and aligning the first bolt easier for me
The logic is simple. You screw this into a lug bolt hole after removing the wheel Then slide the wheel on the tool rod to mount the wheel. Pivot the wheel to screw in the first lug bolt and then the next. Unscrew the tool and finish with the remaining bolts.
Hope some of you find this helpful
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:11 am Post subject: Re: New (old) Tool I made |
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That's a great idea!
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Glenn 
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Ossipon
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:29 am Post subject: Re: New (old) Tool I made |
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That looks like the one I used to have. Good to know the tool that I had was still available. So about $2 USD from either Home Depot or Ace HW, then a quick cut with a Dremel or simiar.
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Ossipon
--Two truths in life: Volkswagens Rust and everything will die at some point --
VWs in my life:
Air
Type 1 - 59, 62, 63, 71 Super 68 KGhia/ Type 2 - 59 Single Cab / Type 3 - 64 Notch
Water
GTI 83, Jetta 81, 85, 87, 91 TDI, 98 TDI, 09 / New Beetle 99 / SportWagen 05, 13 / Tiguan 18 / T3 92 /Taos 24... And don't about me and my experiences with my Dasher and Quantum |
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Tram
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: New (old) Tool I made |
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Those came standard in every Mercedes tool kit from the 1960s on!
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Scotty D
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 4:36 pm Post subject: Re: New (old) Tool I made |
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| Nicely done. Think I’ll do the same. |
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