Dealer/OEM Tools

phaeton · 2006-10-24T17:26:36+00:00

Just a quick question....Seems that in a lot of cases when working on Fords, many proceduresrequire a special tool to uninstall or install a certain component oralign a mechanism for assembly, etc. Note the recent thread about theMondeo brakes. Years ago, I recall buying a set of tools once forremoving the fuel filters on an F250 (but later borrowed a differentset for a Taurus), I remember once using a special tool on a mid-90sCrown Victoria differential...on and on... Most of these tools can bebought from the dealership, but I don't know if that's the only placeto get them. I didn't work on other makes as often, but I don'tremember having to pick up anything "special" to work on Toyotas,Nissans, GMs or such.Are other auto manufacturers as "tool crazy" as FoMoCo?Thanks-phaeton

Oct 24, 2006 21 Replies

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Comboverfish 19 years ago

That's probably the threadlocking compound at work. You gotta love it...

Regarding flat blade screws, anyone who still is incorporating these things into an automobile should be harassed with cutlery.

Toyota MDT in MO

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clifto 19 years ago

I'd bet a dollar you drive a GM car that needs its engine pulled to change spark plugs.

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