Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them?
01-31-2004, 09:09 AM
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Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them?
I'm planning on doing some work to my car and was going through the manuals. I see there are a lot of service jigs and tools with J numbers cataloging them throughout the manual, and also descriptions of them at the beginning of certain ections of the manual. My question is, where can I get them? Do I have to purchase, or are there places I can rent them? :confused:
01-31-2004, 10:19 AM
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Re: Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them? (ArKay99)
Kent-Moore 1-800-345-2233 :cheers:
01-31-2004, 12:22 PM
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Re: Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them? (ArKay99)
What are they for? Sometimes regular tools will work fine.
01-31-2004, 04:21 PM
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Re: Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them? (Buckmaster)
They're specialty tools. For instance there is a special tool for aligning the front timing cover of the LS1/LS6. Proper alignment = proper seating of the front cover seal ->no oil leakage. There is a specialty tool kit (I forget the #) which has tools for front and rear cover alignment, oil pan alignment, installing oil seals etc. You can find them, used on Ebay for $300-400 frequently. Nice to have if you plan on tearing into the motor a few times. :yesnod: Call Kent Moore and they can send you a GM tool catalog.
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01-31-2004, 04:44 PM
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Re: Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them? (ArKay99)
I guess Kent-Moore is the only source. I'll give that number a call. Thank you! :thumbs:
01-31-2004, 05:46 PM
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Re: Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them? (Buckmaster)
What are they for? Sometimes regular tools will work fine.
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02-01-2004, 01:44 PM
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Re: Generic GM repair tools, J33432-A, J42188, etc. Where can I get them? (binksZ06)
They're specialty tools. For instance there is a special tool for aligning the front timing cover of the LS1/LS6. Proper alignment = proper seating of the front cover seal ->no oil leakage.
You may also want to get the damper installation tool, I didn't use this but now I know it would have made the job alot easier, especially if your damper is pinned for forced induction. :cheers:
