dch1950 37 1 Cars Posted April 2, 2007 Hi all, this is a handy hint for removal of the above switch.This switch being blocked for access by the alternator and the inlet manifold of my 1.6. A basin spanner does the job perfectly. This saved removal of alternator to get a wrench/spanner in. regrds Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted April 2, 2007 Nice one I cut a spanner in half with an angle grinder to change that sensor on Mi16s without having to take anything off but your method is a bit more sensible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim21070 2 Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Basin Spanners ("Croswsfoot" Wrenches) are in my experience pretty useless for their intended job so it is good to see they really do have a purpose in life I replaced mine a few months ago and simply slipped a deeepish socket over it. I cannot recall it being a mission at all really but then mine is non PAS and has reasonable access in that area. Edited April 2, 2007 by jim21070 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dch1950 37 1 Cars Posted April 2, 2007 Basin spanner? Sorry mate, it's a plumbers tool for tightening up the taps of a washbasin and is a multiwrench with 2 joints. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey G 3 Posted April 2, 2007 I try to stay away from home diy lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyFlare 0 Posted April 2, 2007 Aren't they as known as "water pump pilars" ? although i work for the water industry i dont have a pair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dch1950 37 1 Cars Posted April 2, 2007 I try to stay away from home diy lol Me too, but you've got to get to the DIY supercentre somehow !>*&^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dch1950 37 1 Cars Posted April 2, 2007 Aren't they as known as "water pump pilars" ? although i work for the water industry i dont have a pair HI, no, water pump pliers are are a basic set of long handled grips (serrated round edge jaws) OOps I feel a Plumbing rush coming on.!! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted April 2, 2007 i used a screw driver and a hammer couple of light taps and it was finger tight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Tom you wrote eactly what I was thinking, although basin spanners are good advice Edited April 2, 2007 by Edp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dch1950 37 1 Cars Posted April 2, 2007 Tom you wrote eactly what I was thinking, although basin spanners are good advice Hi Guys, I agree with you entirely ( I am from the casing in the oven, bearing in the freezer school of engineering ) I was offering a genral point of assistance as we're not all made of money.Practical Mechanics- ! best wishes Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
