is this tool worth buying?

macafee2 · 31st January 2020, 21:03

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264384453360?var=0

macafee2

WillyHeckaslike · 31st January 2020, 21:11

I would not buy it.

macafee2 · 31st January 2020, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

I would not buy it.

why?

macafee2

trikey · 31st January 2020, 21:19

Cheap enough to give it a try, if it releases one tight crank pulley then its worth it.

cb750chris · 31st January 2020, 21:24

The handle looks a bit 'thin' - probably ok if you can hold it in position, but suspect it could bend easily if you don't get a straight hold on it (mine has about 1/2" bar handle, and I bent it last time I tried to get a pulley off-should have used a windy gun on it)

macafee2 · 31st January 2020, 21:30

thanks for the replies.
If the tool fits and holds, the handle could be strengthened I guess but I'll just watch it for now

macafee2

Mike Noc · 31st January 2020, 22:37

I've got a GhettoTech version Ian which is more than up to the job and you can borrow it anytime you want.

WillyHeckaslike · 31st January 2020, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

why?macafee2

Two reasons: One, I am skint. The other reason is also in my profile.

marinabrian · 1st February 2020, 00:41

I've got the real thing Cartool 12-177, and having used it in anger on more than one occasion, I would have to say...........absolutely no way would I buy that toytown rubbish.

The original shall we say, is a little more heavy duty...... and it needs to be to

Brian

macafee2 · 1st February 2020, 07:22

thanks to marinabrian I came across this thread
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=54020

mind you reading the whole thread and talk of snapping the crank is scary

macafee2

31st January 2020, 21:03	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	is this tool worth buying? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264384453360?var=0 macafee2

31st January 2020, 21:19	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Cheap enough to give it a try, if it releases one tight crank pulley then its worth it. __________________ Lest we forget..

31st January 2020, 21:24	#5
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	The handle looks a bit 'thin' - probably ok if you can hold it in position, but suspect it could bend easily if you don't get a straight hold on it (mine has about 1/2" bar handle, and I bent it last time I tried to get a pulley off-should have used a windy gun on it) __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

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31st January 2020, 21:11	#2
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,519 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	I would not buy it.

31st January 2020, 21:30	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	thanks for the replies. If the tool fits and holds, the handle could be strengthened I guess but I'll just watch it for now macafee2

31st January 2020, 22:37	#7
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	I've got a GhettoTech version Ian which is more than up to the job and you can borrow it anytime you want.

1st February 2020, 00:41	#9
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I've got the real thing Cartool 12-177, and having used it in anger on more than one occasion, I would have to say...........absolutely no way would I buy that toytown rubbish. The original shall we say, is a little more heavy duty...... and it needs to be to Brian

1st February 2020, 07:22	#10
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	thanks to marinabrian I came across this thread https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=54020 mind you reading the whole thread and talk of snapping the crank is scary macafee2