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neirbossor



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Scotland 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey
TDCI Crank oil seal tool
Hi, does anyone know where I can get a puma crank oil seal installation tool and guide without spending £90-120? I don't have access (nor the skills to use) a lathe otherwise I would make one myself. There is nothing to them and they are a fortune for something you hopefully only need once.

Thanks
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
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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neirbossor



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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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piechipsandpeas



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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.


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neirbossor



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haha superb!
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blackwolf



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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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piechipsandpeas



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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.
Post #1018971 21st Dec 2023 10:40pm
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