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MG MGF Technical - Crankshaft locking tool
Hi everyone, Can anybody send me a sketch, photograph, drawing or detail of the MGF VVC Crankshaft Locking Tool, Part No. 18G1742. I cannot buy one locally on short notice so I am fabricating one myself from a drawing in the workshop manual but it only shows one view (back). Thank you Graham West |
Graham West |
Try going to your dealer with a set of vernier calipers as I did for another tool. They didn't seem to mind too much. |
S Laithwaite |
Hi Stephen, Thanks for your input. I did try the one local dealer in town. He was reluctant to help unfortunately. Cheers |
Graham West |
Are you taking the engine out of the car? I made a crank locking tool by cutting a piece of angle iron and welding into a T shape, two holes for the screws and the tail of the T to fit into the ring gear. This should work fine, but I am not sure if it would clear the reluctor ring(SP?) for the VVC, I think it would just be a case of fettleing it with a file to make it fit. I can send you pictures and a scan (for the dimentions) if you like. Why do you need to lock the crank? |
Will Munns |
Hi Will, I am replacing the crankshaft pulley, cam belt and adjuster, water pump etc. with the engine in the car. I would appreciate photos etc. of the tool you made if possible. It sounds very similar to the one I am in the process of making but it would be good to check before I start the job so I know I am on the right track. Thanks Graham West |
Graham West |
> crankshaft pulley, 210Nm!! >cam belt and adjuster, water pump etc. which by themselves dont require crank locking >with the engine in the car. this is the kicker, the crank locking tools(mine and MGR's) require the holes that the gearbox is located with - so to use either you have to take the engine out. A much cheaper crank locking tool is 5th gear and a very heavy (remember no servo!) brake pusher. Keep the cam belt on to ensure if the engine does slip that all the bits move out of the way! |
Will Munns |
Hi Will and thanks for the information. I will give your suggestion a try. Cheers Graham West |
Graham West |
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