Garth S

Relay removal from the cramped quarters in the 928 can be a challenge - so I've kept a look out for a suitable tool. On ebay, I found this item http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT that has potential. While a straight-on set of pliers may be better, these angled ones may do the job.
I planned to order one, and post this had it worked well; however, they refused to USPS to Canada - so if anyone cares to try, there is the link. Should anyone decide to order - and be motivated to order a second one and mail it on to me, paypal at your service!

But first - is this as good as it gets?

SteveG

Well, the Big Three have a tool that is $40, IIRC, certainly more than 20.
Radio Shack has an EPROM puller for under 10. I dipped the tong(s) portion in liquid tape, as an insulator; I had to form the tong to accommodate the wider body of our relays; works for me.

WER

Garth, I ordered one, tried to order two at the same time, but couldn't. If it turns out to be worthwhile, I'll be happy to order another and ship it to you.

DR

Hi Garth,

We have those on our website in the Tools sections, ours are made by OTC and unfortunately I can't beat that Ebay price, but $12.95 isn't too bad.... certainly better than $57 for the Porsche one.

WER

Drat, David, why didn't you know I needed this when I called this morning? It would have been cheaper from you when you add their $7 shipping and would have been a bunch faster, I'm sure (well, almost always ).

SharkSkin

I don't know the answer to that question, but I have heard that the tool you have pictured has a nasty habit of simply stripping the can(cover) off of the relay base. Here is what I use(with batt. disconnected); it allows me to pull relays out by the base by working the short end in under the relay.

DR

>Drat, David, why didn't you know I needed this when I called this morning? It would have been >cheaper from you when you add their $7 shipping and would have been a bunch faster,
>I'm sure (well, almost always ).

You can't expect an old man to remember to mention everthing can you?

Trust me, keep an eye on the website, especially the Tools sections under Accessories and Maintenance as I have been ( and continue) to add some of my favorite tools there lately.

My Favorite of all times is the Electronic Fuel Injector Quick Probe, handiest dang tool I have ever used. Check it out : https://www.928gt.com/ps-26015-30-el...ick-probe.aspx

AO

One our Michigan 928'ers found a dental pick works fine too. But I like the paint can tool idea. $1.00 at home depot! Cool!

AO

Or is that a mini-pry-bar?

1981 Shark

Dave,

Did you fabricate this or what the heck is it? I was also curious about the relay cover while pulling off.

Bill Ball

The metal prybar would require that you disconnect the battery first, although I agree that the other tool will pull off the caps.

DR

>I don't know the answer to that question, but I have heard that the tool you have pictured has a >nasty habit of simply stripping the can(cover) off of the relay base

That is definitely true will all of the relay tools that grip the outer case (including the expensive Porsche version), IF you are not careful and mostly on the older relays. When I first started using the Porsche tool many years ago I too pulled a couple of covers off, But after you get the "body english" down pat it happens less and less.

What we need is a non-conductive tool that has small prongs that will get under and behind the relay to eliminate this issue. We need one of these smart handy guys on the list to make use all such a tool, PorKen are you listening? :-)

>Here is what I use(with batt. disconnected); it allows me to pull relays out by the base by working >the short end in under the relay.

Hey, I've got one of those! Never thought of that, but my first reaction is that is a LOT of exposed metal to be sticking in the fuse box. Yeah, I know I should unplug the battery but I am one of those guys that wires 220v AC fixtures Hot ! BZZZZZZZ.

1981 Shark

""We have those on our website in the Tools sections, ours are made by OTC and unfortunately I can't beat that Ebay price, but $12.95 isn't too bad... certainly better than $57 for the Porsche one.""

DR,

Other than $44.05, what's the difference in the OTC and the Porsche one? Thanks.

SharkSkin

Yep that's just a mini-flatbar, available at any decent hardware store.

Jessa

Nifty tools. And here I've just been tugging on the blasted things and swearing a lot. It usually takes a few f---s to get them loose, but they always come out.