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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879   
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Assuming that you mean 303-682, the tool for aligning the timing cover on the front of the engine, then the genuine part from BOSCH Global (the JLR official tool supplier) is listed at £22.49 per unit (plus VAT and shipping). The snag is that you need an account to buy from them.
I really cannot explain why the aftermarket suppliers are charging £90 plus for a replica - it does seem rather extortionate. You could give Dingocroft in High Wycombe a call, they usually list LR special tools at only around 100% mark-up but don't list this one on thier website. |
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21st Dec 2023 10:57am |
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| neirbossor Member Since: 10 Jun 2021 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 23  
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Thanks, I have found some unofficial ones on ebay for around £55 but still a wedge of cash for a piece of turned nylon and steel. The markup on those things are incredible...low volume product I suppose.
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21st Dec 2023 11:06am |
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| piechipsandpeas Member Since: 12 May 2021 Location: Albany, Western Australia Posts: 168  
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Making your own doesn't require any special workshop tools. Just a scrap piece of wood and a few bolts.
Give it a go, you can't go far wrong.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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21st Dec 2023 12:00pm |
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| neirbossor Member Since: 10 Jun 2021 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 23
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haha superb!
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21st Dec 2023 1:00pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879
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That will obviate the need for 303-679 (the remover/installer tool) but doesn't help with the need for 303-692, the aligner for the cover.
It is again frustrating that the former is a mere £19.65 (+VAT etc) from Bosch, but around £90 from anywhere else. |
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21st Dec 2023 1:39pm |
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| piechipsandpeas Member Since: 12 May 2021 Location: Albany, Western Australia Posts: 168
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If you’re only changing the oil seal then you don’t need the special alignment tool as that is only required if you’re installing the timing cover. A new crank seal will come with its own disposable alignment sleeve which protects the seal lip as you slide it over the end of the crankshaft.
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21st Dec 2023 11:40pm |
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