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Mueller-Kueps
5-pc Clip Lifter Set,
No. 277015
Produced out of durable
steel with a high-quality polished
chrome finish, the Mueller-Kueps 5-pc Clip Lifter Set, No. 277
015, can be used for the quick and easy removal of a variety of retaining
vehicle clip types. A thinned and U-shaped edge makes it easier
for the lifter to grasp clips in tough-to-reach places. With its ergonomic
design and the rubberized non-slip grip, it fits comfortably in
any user’s hand and won’t slip off, according to the company. The
tools are arranged in a quality die-cut foam case to enable the user
to keep them organized.
CATEGORY: Body Shop
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Cal-Van Tools
Hydraulic in-Line
Flaring Tool, No. 166
The Cal-Van Tools
Hydraulic in-Line
Flaring Tool, No. 166,
was developed because
technicians needed to be able to apply more forming pressure
with less effort. The tool combines features of an in-line flaring tool
and a hydraulic flaring tool to provide a lightweight, low-profile
tool. Designed to be easy to use compared to hydraulic-type and
traditional offerings, this tool offers time savings and fits into tightaccess
areas. It also does single, double and bubble flares with the
option to expand into quick-connect fittings, and it includes a constant
tension tube cutter.
CATEGORY: Specialty Tools
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Lisle Corporation
13-pc Turbo Air System
Test Kit, No. 69700
The Lisle Corporation
13-pc Turbo Air System
Test Kit, No. 69700, helps
locate air leaks in turbo system components
by plugging the output side
of the turbo and the intake inlet. Air is applied through one adapter
to show the presence of leaks within the system. The kit features a
pressure gauge, shut-off valve and pressure regulator, and includes
six pairs of stepped adapters to fit most turbo systems on cars and
light trucks. This test kit can also be used on some cooling system
hoses.
CATEGORY: Leak Detection
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Robinair
34988NI Premium A/C Recovery Machine
The Robinair 34988NI Premium A/C
Recovery Machine can recover, vacuum,
leak test and charge on its own, eliminating
the need to monitor the machine while
in operation. The 34988NI is designed for
use with R-134a, covering a majority of passenger
vehicles on the road. The 34988NI is
SAE J2788 compliant, recovering up to 98.5
percent of refrigerant. It detects leaks by
injecting UV dye into the vehicle’s A/C system
to locate cracks that are difficult to see, and
automatically injects the correct amount of lubricant back into the
A/C system. The 34988NI features a large, easy-to-read color display
with printer.
CATEGORY: Air Conditioning Service
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Snap-on Tools
Oil Filter Housing Flip Socket, No. OFS2432
Developed to save technicians time,
the Snap-on Oil Filter Housing Flip
Socket, No. OFS2432, features 24mm
and 32mm sizes, offering the convenience
of using one tool for removal
of the most common filter housings.
This versatile socket can be used to
remove and install oil filter caps on Audi,
Volkswagen, Porsche, Chrysler, Dodge,
Jeep, RAM, Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz
engines. Compatible with V6, V8, V8 turbo and I4 diesel engines,
this 3/8” drive socket is precision machined and heat-treated for
maximum durability to stand up to repeated oil changes on various
U.S. and import 2001 to 2014 vehicles.
CATEGORY: Oil & Lube
Matco Tools
Parking Brake Cable Coupler Removal Tool, No. PBP1050
The Matco Tools Parking Brake Cable Coupler Removal Tool,
No. PBP1050, is a versatile set of 14” pliers designed
to assist with disconnecting and reconnecting brake
cables, without the risk of injury. They are designed
for use on light duty trucks, SUVs, vans and passenger
vehicles with either drum or disc brakes, which are usually
rear-wheel drive. The one-handed operation safely
and quickly disassembles the mid-cable coupler from the
cable end. Sliding the handles to different settings reverses
the operation for reassembly of the coupler and cable.
These pliers are heat-treated for durability and work on
vehicles from the 1980s to current year production.
CATEGORY: Brake Service
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