Special Tool

Lord Steve · Post by **Lord Steve** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:47 pm

As I'm new to this board I'll probably ask questions which have already been asked (and answered) many times over so apologies in advance!

Today's question is this; the big end bolts (and those on the oil filter housing) on my RvR 3.9 are of a type I've never come across before; sort of fluted. Can anyone let me know what the name of the tool is that I'll need to remove these bolts and is it a special Rover tool?

Thanks in advance

Steve

ged · Post by **ged** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:00 pm

Hi Steve,

They're called 12 point or Bi-hex head bolts. You can buy ring spanners & sockets to match. 5/16" for the oil pump & I'll check the big end size for you.

Regards Ged.

Just checked & big ends are 1/2".

Post by **Coops** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:04 pm

Royston is the big end not 1/2"?

Lord Steve · Post by **Lord Steve** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:18 pm

Thanks Gents - Machine Mart here I come, unless you can suggest anywhere better.

Steve

Post by **Coops** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:58 pm

try ebay mate, that's my first call for most things now days.

softdash3.9 · Post by **softdash3.9** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:41 pm

Coops wrote:Royston is the big end not 1/2"?

What have I done?????

Standard 12 point sockets should fit no problem, imperial

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:16 pm

Coops wrote:try ebay mate, that's my first call for most things now days.

Can be hit and miss, but handy

But always check Amazon as well. Ive found a lot of stuff on Amazon cheaper than egay.

I used to take for granted egay would be cheapest....definitely not the case anymore. Probably down to their extortionate fees.
it's always worth searching other places.

Although for tools, if Halfords is handy, their stuff really isnt bad at all.

gelmonkey · Post by **gelmonkey** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:40 pm

Try ClassicCar World and talk to Tom.
This guy has some amazing deals on top quality tools at sensible prices.
Have dealt with him loads and he is a good guy.

Tel. 01522 888178

Cheers
P

ppyvabw · Post by **ppyvabw** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:09 am

stevieturbo wrote: Although for tools, if Halfords is handy, their stuff really isnt bad at all.

Just avoid their spotty employees.