'Special' tools

[Andy McGhee]

I thought I'd start a thread about favourite tools - those that are commercially available, and those that forum members have made or adapted.
Here's one as a starter - a tool for removing the fuel pump on older TLs (Billancourt engine) - made from an old bicycle spanner.

 

[JdeW]

I'm sure Dave @mojobaby will be king with improvised tools
Here's my trusty valve spring compressor made from an old glue clamp and pieces of steel angle profile.

 

[Homegrown]

Homegrown Garage Green One -75

I have some Renaults i will try to make a tread on each. I made tiny presentation on my cars earlier. Green One is supposed to be a daily driver. I used it a lot until engine gave up due to faulty cylinder gaskets with the result of major overheating and sized engine. I from 1975 845cc 800-05...

www.renault4.co.uk

Made the necessary tools Billancourt engine rebuild. More tools and explanation in thread above

 

[Andy McGhee]

Here's a really simple one - an old doorknob (French, of course..). I find it better than a screwdriver when removing the backplate brake shoe retaining springs!