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[Donald Lamond]

Donald Lamond wrote:

> Hi Calvin:
> Thankyou sir for the timely reply.
>
> The DM10.A is a tool for removing the valve seals while the head is still on
> the engine.
>
> I have had a reply from the Ultimate garage who has the tool in stock and at
> an excellent price.  I have told him I will buy it if my e-mail is the first
> to reach him.
>
> The tool is one of those , can't do without, if you intend to do any
> extensive work on an Audi or VW.  It's companion is, in my book, the Hazet
> 2577-2 valve compressor.  Much less cumbersome than the one pitcured in
> Bentley.
>
> Should I be in possesion of these tools, both of which are professional or
> industrial quality, I intend to make them available to other listers for
> shipping, insurance and something to make sure I get them back in similar
> condition as sent out.
>
> I will be checking with other listers about the feasibility and what has gone
> on before.
>
> Thankyou for the reply,
>
> Donald
>
> 84  4Ks
>
> Calvin Krug wrote:
>
> > >
> > >Today I finally tracked down the Facom main distributor for North
> > >America who ended up also being the S-K main distributor located in
> > >Chicago.
> > >
> > >Phil Payne had recommended a Facom DM.10A saying that it had worked very
> > >well for him so that's what I was after.
> > >
> > >The problem I ran into is that the distributor had no knowledge of a
> > >DM.10A. They have only a North American catalog of Facom tools. Sounds
> > >like a very abbreviated catalog. Problem two was that it would only take
> > >12 weeks to get one.
> > >
> > >Any listers have a source for this tool in the US or across the pond?
> > >
> > >Donald,
> > >
> > >84 4Ks
> >
> > Donald,
> >
> > A good friend of mine in Indianapolis is also a Facom distributor,
> > and is a lot easier to deal with than that guy in Chicago.  I will
> > call him tonight about that DM.10A and see if it's available. What
> > kind of tool is that, anyway?
> > As a note, I have some facom tools, rachet, screwdrivers, sockets and
> > extensions. I absolutely LOVE them.  I'll let you know what I find
> > out.
> >
> > Calvin Krug
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