Counterhold tool 5284

OldBlueVolvo · Jan 18th, 2012, 22:32

I picked up my new crankshaft locking tool today. FYI, it cost £39.12 with the VAT (£32.60 exc VAT). When I asked why there was no discount for being a VOC member the parts man in the dealers said that they sell special tools 'at cost' so they can't sell them any cheaper!

The quality looks very good. Photos attached. If you look at the second photo you can see an additional tool that was included in the box. I'm guessing it is for locking the tensioner? But it looks like it does more than just that. Anyone know or would like to guess?

OldBlueVolvo · Jan 18th, 2012, 23:15

On second thoughts, maybe it's not a tool for the tensioner but just a hook to hang the tool on a proper tool board that the dealers used to use?

dan 244 · Jan 18th, 2012, 23:28

I recently bought one of those, and decided the other item was a hook to fit on a Volvo tool rack. They work great and enable you to do the crankshaft bolt up to the correct torque. So easy to use. Should have bought one a long while ago.

OldBlueVolvo · Jan 18th, 2012, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan 244

I recently bought one of those, and decided the other item was a hook to fit on a Volvo tool rack. They work great and enable you to do the crankshaft bolt up to the correct torque. So easy to use. Should have bought one a long while ago.

We agree on that then. I've not changed a cambelt before so I thought it would give me the confidence with the correct tools. Even considering the cost of the tool I'll still be saving money over getting a mechanic to do it.

Steve940estate · Jan 19th, 2012, 00:02

I've said what a good thing these are a few times on here but some people think wedging screwdrivers in the flywheel etc is just as good !

mylittletony · Jan 19th, 2012, 22:07

I was really pleased by mine, saved a lot of grief and made what turned out to be an easy job into a very easy one. Well worth £40!

tvsatengineer · Nov 28th, 2016, 15:14

Dear OldBlueVolvo,

As a rookie member I could not send you a priv message and had to go public.so hoping you gonna read it... Any chance of you still to have that tool please? I am based in West Sussex too and need a good soul to help me sort my old 240

Thanks!!! Please let know on priv if possible btw

Nov 28th, 2016, 15:14	#7
tvsatengineer New Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2016 09:16 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: West Sussex	Any chance you still got the volvo b230 counterhold tool? Dear OldBlueVolvo, As a rookie member I could not send you a priv message and had to go public.so hoping you gonna read it... Any chance of you still to have that tool please? I am based in West Sussex too and need a good soul to help me sort my old 240 Thanks!!! Please let know on priv if possible btw

Jan 18th, 2012, 23:15	#2
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	On second thoughts, maybe it's not a tool for the tensioner but just a hook to hang the tool on a proper tool board that the dealers used to use?

Jan 18th, 2012, 23:28	#3
dan 244 Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 23:44 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich	I recently bought one of those, and decided the other item was a hook to fit on a Volvo tool rack. They work great and enable you to do the crankshaft bolt up to the correct torque. So easy to use. Should have bought one a long while ago.

Jan 19th, 2012, 00:02	#5
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	I've said what a good thing these are a few times on here but some people think wedging screwdrivers in the flywheel etc is just as good !

Jan 19th, 2012, 22:07	#6
mylittletony Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Sussex	I was really pleased by mine, saved a lot of grief and made what turned out to be an easy job into a very easy one. Well worth £40!

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