Pliers for working on 205

[Cobalt_drill_bit 7]

Dear 205 skilled mechanics :)

 

I would like to equip myself with some great tools for working on my TU1M engined 205.

 

1) I would like to have internal circlip pliers to remove and install the ones that keeps the 72mm wheel bearings in place. But I am not yet familiar with other circlips on the 205 that would lead to desired features of the circlip plier I would be buying. Do you know a repair or maintenance job on the 205 that I can take into consideration for buying my circlip plier? For example the tool reach and sizing of the edges.

 

2) On the rear side motor mount I also found two spring pins / roll pins. To learn how to properly install and remove these

I found the following Youtube video:

 

Now I would like to buy a vise grip plier as well. But that tool is much more versatile than just using it for spring pins on the 205. So the same question as for 1 applies here. Which 205 applications to consider for buying a great vise grip plier?

 

Such I consider more specialty tools to do work on my 205 in a very professional manner? Specifically suspension/brake/steering related not so much for inside engine and gearbox work.

 

Best regards,

Maarten Verhage

[Anthony 1,000]

Irwin Vice grips are brilliant things frankly and one of the most versatile and frequently used tools I have, very much one where you wonder how you managed without.

 

On the subject of Irwin, their bolt grip nut extractor set are real life-savers as well and well worth the money.

 

[Alan_M 66 1 Cars]

Some time ago, someone off here posted up a set of Sykes Pickavant circlip pliers with swappable ends. I ordered some and they've been a very useful tool for my French and German sheds.