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BristolSam16v
25-02-2007, 14:09
Is it a 5mm punch? What kind of punch do I need exactly :S Did a quick browse through ebay and there seems to be loads of different types??

BristolSam16v
25-02-2007, 14:18
Plus all the punch's seem to be in imperial sizes not metric?

number1
25-02-2007, 14:29
use a tapered (starter punch) and then summat smaller than 5mm erm not sure on what that is metric lol

BristolSam16v
25-02-2007, 14:40
Can I re-use the pin or is it essential to get a new 1?

MAXIBOY
25-02-2007, 14:41
yes mate you need a 5mm parallel pin punch.

http://www.altecweb.com/home.asp?cat=Draper51695&rf=frg

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=16551

http://www.atsite.co.uk/showproduct.aspx?productid=4079&affiliateid=10052

also if you check the second ad you will find 5mm=3/16

dan-hipgrave
25-02-2007, 14:52
Can I re-use the pin or is it essential to get a new 1?

My driveshaft never had the pin in...was told its not a problem at all.

BristolSam16v
25-02-2007, 15:23
yes mate you need a 5mm parallel pin punch.

http://www.altecweb.com/home.asp?cat=Draper51695&rf=frg

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=16551

http://www.atsite.co.uk/showproduct.aspx?productid=4079&affiliateid=10052

also if you check the second ad you will find 5mm=3/16
Ah cheers for that, I'll pop down the local machinemart then!

schakal
25-02-2007, 21:08
Can I re-use the pin or is it essential to get a new 1?

My driveshaft never had the pin in...was told its not a problem at all.

you are a shocker mate :shock:

schakal
25-02-2007, 21:09
maxiboyo ,any idea where to get a new pin from ?
preferably online :P

stan
25-02-2007, 21:16
stop being a fag....any hardware store will sell them! Last time I bought 10 for about £1 lol (Swansea Fastners if ur about )

schakal
25-02-2007, 21:27
stop being a fag....any hardware store will sell them! Last time I bought 10 for about £1 lol (Swansea Fastners if ur about )

allright ,i will pop over and nick some from you.
sorted :P

stan
25-02-2007, 21:29
i'll pick some up 2moro...

but only if you come commando

:lol:

schakal
25-02-2007, 21:54
i'll pick some up 2moro...

but only if you come commando

:lol:

commando leaves skid marks ,no can do :(
remind me to bring your leather thong over
you left at mine the other night btw. :P

dan-hipgrave
25-02-2007, 22:13
Can I re-use the pin or is it essential to get a new 1?

My driveshaft never had the pin in...was told its not a problem at all.

you are a shocker mate :shock:

Should i be worried? :lol:

schakal
26-02-2007, 12:32
Can I re-use the pin or is it essential to get a new 1?

My driveshaft never had the pin in...was told its not a problem at all.

you are a shocker mate :shock:

Should i be worried? :lol:

not really apart from the slight risk of your shaft
coming out on a right turn :lol:

northy
26-02-2007, 16:42
The hyrbids and 0171's came out with a drill bit this weekend.....

0171 was wire ringed aswell - very impressed !!!!