[Chop 'n' Join]

Hi
I just made a version of the Extractor Hook, 126 589 03 33 00, required to remove the instrument panel.
I just thought it might be helpful to everyone if there was a thread devoted to HomeMade Tools that are required for certain jobs.
Possibly include workarounds that make the task easier.
Any thoughts on this?

 

[mssdoglover]

We just grabbed a skinny Allen wrench by the tail end with a pair of vice grips and thrust the hook through. The time before that we used a coat hangar i think.

 

[RobTheMod300sd]

I'm all for a work-around thread. Care to share the materials/dimensions of your extractor hook subsitute?

What I'd really be interested in is a homemade susbstitute for the loop tool which is needed for ign. lock removal. I borrowed a genuine one last time...

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

Hi
I will take some pix and post the details.
Also have a HomeMade test cable for measuring current, 102 589 04 63 00.

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

HomeMade Extractor Hook MB PART 126 589 03 33 00

Hi
Here is a pic of the HomeMade Extractor Hook.
I have placed a 12 inch rule beside it to give an idea of dimensions.
It is made from a coat hanger wire and the twisted joint covered with insulating tape.
It works well.
Hope it is of use to someone.

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

HomeMade test cable for measuring current, 102 589 04 63 00

Hi
Here is a pic of the HomeMade test cable for measuring current.
You need to make two of these, preferably one black and one red.
To test the Voltage during idle on the Idle Control Valve, you just connect it between the Idle Control Valve and the plug and take your reading by placing your multimeter probes in the straight couplings.
It works well.
Hope it is of use to someone.

 

[mssdoglover]

Nice work.

 

[allerton]

Hi
Here is a pic of the HomeMade Extractor Hook.
I have placed a 12 inch rule beside it to give an idea of dimensions.
It is made from a coat hanger wire and the twisted joint covered with insulating tape.
It works well.
Hope it is of use to someone.
View attachment 104023

I think the hook is too deep. All you need is just a 90 or 85 degree L shape hook. 1/4 inch tip is perfect.

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

Hi
If it is 90º or L shaped, it has a tendency to bend and slip.
Tried it that way at first.

 

[allerton]

Hi
If it is 90º or L shaped, it has a tendency to bend and slip.
Tried it that way at first.

Okay, maybe your hanger is not rigid enough. Mine works great.

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

Hi
The gauge of the hanger I am using is about 1/8" approximately.
Perhaps you would like to post a pic of yours as an alternative.

 

[allerton]

This is mine. I used it several times, replaced one of the back lighter bulb, etc....

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

That's good.
Any other HomeMade tools?

 

[Chop 'n' Join]

Hi

I thought that this thread would have had a bigger response.

 

[bfigueroa]

1990 560 SEC Removing Instrutment Cluster

Read a lot of threads re: the special tool and how to make your own, but the threads all stop short of providing any how to tips and pit falls re: the actual removal of the unit. Any guidance? Thanks Bob