On the main fuel pump the banjo union to the accumulator is secured by a 19mm nut to the outside with a 17mm nut on the inside.
Unfortunately there is not enough room for a 17mm spanner because some idiot put the posts for the terminals too close to the union (who the hell thought this was a good design?).
Is there a tool designed to hold the 17mm nut in place so that I can exert some pressure on the 19mm nut?
I've done it using a pair of mole grips but I'd really like to know if there is a special tool for this.
Thanks.
17mm spanner alternative for fuel pump?
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Nate
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Re: 17mm spanner alternative for fuel pump?
get a good fit 17mm spanner and attack it with a grinder to make the sides thinner. a decent quality one will be more likely to keep its shape after being made to fit, as it will weaken them
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DT1
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Re: 17mm spanner alternative for fuel pump?
I had been looking at fabrication.
It's just such a bad design.
It's just such a bad design.

