Tools and parts for Citroens ? your best and basic ones
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
Adjustables put down the tool and step away from the vehicle.
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
Yup need one to undo the rear torque arm to remove the trailing arm so I could replace the bearings. A 4lb club hammer is always useful as is a rawhide mallet. Biggest most useful tool I've needed on my C5 is a set of wheel ramps. Essential for engine/gearbox oil changes, replacing the engine undertray, checking and lubing the handbrake linkage on the front calipers etc as crawling under the car even with the suspension on 'high' is tricky and it gives decent clearance for 1/2 inch socket driver without the handle hitting the road.Hell Razor5543 wrote:I would add Torx bits going up past T50, as there are several things that use larger Torx bolts. T55 comes to mind, but I cannot remember what used it.
Some crackin tools being recommended there tho guys
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2009 Citroën C5 X7 2.0 hdi (136bhp) exclusive estate (Oh wow what an upgrade)
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
Adjustable spanners have their place (and no, it is not in the bin when used properly). This isn't a car tool, but in my job it is one of the most useful tools in my arsenal;Stewart(oily) wrote:Adjustables put down the tool and step away from the vehicle.
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
Well I have discovered the MOST IMPORTANT tool
RAGS and a Massive roll of paper wipes !
RAGS and a Massive roll of paper wipes !
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
dont forget a massive helping of PERCY WHAT SIT
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These are coming...thanks for the input...keep at it it HELPS cheers
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
Purely due to Citroen, I invested a few quid in what I call "clic-clip" pliers for all those awkward hose clips PSA seem to love. Similar this tool shown here
I know most of you prefer to instead exchange the clips for more common types but I don't regret buying this tool, quick and easy.
I know most of you prefer to instead exchange the clips for more common types but I don't regret buying this tool, quick and easy.
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Well I will get me some of that |!.....cheersMikeT wrote:Purely due to Citroen, I invested a few quid in what I call "clic-clip" pliers for all those awkward hose clips PSA seem to love. Similar this tool shown here
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I know most of you prefer to instead exchange the clips for more common types but I don't regret buying this tool, quick and easy.
I bloody don't !
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
The ultimate Citroen special tool is the block of wood you get with a 2CV/Dyane. Intended as a wheel chock so the thing didn't roll off the jack, it could be wedged between chassis and suspension arm to stop the latter flopping about when working on brake and the like, it can 'adjust' dented wings, it can level your cooker on camping trips so your fried egg stays in the middle of the pan, it can hammer your tent pegs in, it keeps your coffee cup off the ground, and if held loosely in one hand and played with the handle end of a screwdriver is a passable percussion instrument.
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
i've still got one of those, 11 years after I last owned a 2cvRichard_C wrote:The ultimate Citroen special tool is the block of wood you get with a 2CV/Dyane.
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My X7 comes with a metal fold up wheel chock....times move on gents |:)
BUT, I still have the wooden chock my Dad cut from a block of Mahogany a LONG time ago....that lives in the car as well and gets more use !
BUT, I still have the wooden chock my Dad cut from a block of Mahogany a LONG time ago....that lives in the car as well and gets more use !
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
MikeT wrote:Purely due to Citroen, I invested a few quid in what I call "clic-clip" pliers for all those awkward hose clips PSA seem to love. Similar this tool shown here
I know most of you prefer to instead exchange the clips for more common types but I don't regret buying this tool, quick and easy.
my stepdads got a set similar to this
which work really well for those clips. no doubt the proper tool works better, but i've not been bested yet when using these unless i'm stuck for room to move!
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Re: Tools and parts for Citroëns ? your best and basic one
If you're going to do any exhaust work that involves those infernal spring clips PSA love, then get a pair of these
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