My options for a tappet compressor tool?

[jbg]

Dieselers,

Turns out the KD-branded tool I've had for a year or so is too large to fit between the valves of the D24T. Drat. In doing some research I've found some various companies and part numbers for what I think are the same tool:

• V9995196 ("OEM" Volvo)

• Hazet 2574-1

• SP83100 (Schley Products, http://www.monstermarketplace.com/au...g-tool-sp83100)

• Audi/VW 2078[A] (Skip at Baum told me about this one)

I'm looking for whatever is cheapest to buy, yes I could rent, but I'd rather own it. Can anyone give me recommendations or opinions on what they have used / own? Price is a concern here, but I'd also like something that is not a "throw away".

Thank you, Jim.

[ian2000t]

I used a Hazet 2574-1 which I found on Ebay ("saved search" found it after about 2 months) for £10. Worked a treat!

Not used any others. Every search I did found items in US with far too many ££ to post to UK.

[ian2000t]

VW 2078 tool is available from US company I found for $47. Send an email to eqscustomerservice@snapon.com for details.

[jbg]

Originally Posted by ian2000t

VW 2078 tool is available from US company I found for $47. Send an email to eqscustomerservice@snapon.com for details.

Hey, thanks a lot ian2000t for searching for the product and its price! Could anyone chime in and confirm that the VW 2078 tool will in fact work on the D24[T]?

Jim

[jbg]

Originally Posted by jbg

Could anyone chime in and confirm that the VW 2078 tool will in fact work on the D24[T]?

I realize quoting myself on a forum is something of a paradox, but can anyone confirm this?

[jbg]

In my continuing research on the "tappet compressor" tool issue, I found the following site which details the differences between Hazet 2574 and 2574-1:

"Hazet 2574-1 & 2574 - Valve tappet depressors. Used in conjunction with Hazet 2599 for the removal of valve adjustment shims, on VW and Audi Solid lifter motors. These two are not interchangeable. [...] Design of cylinder head changed in 1983(?), moving the valves farther apart in order to address a head cracking issue between the valves."

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...&postcount=125

I believe this is why my KD-branded tool does not work. It is too wide, perhaps in similar in design to 2574-1? Do the D24[T] cylinder heads differ in valve placement depending on the year of manufacture?

[jbg]

So it seems our own member "thecbdb" (Charlie) back in 2009 posted this:

"If you have a D24/t, you'll want the 2574-1, regardless of year."

http://d24t.com/showthread.php?182-H...adjusting-tool

This seems at odds with logic as the D24 was, I believe, introduced in 1978/79, and therefore I would assume the 2574 tool would be required? So, I suppose the question now is, is the Hazet 2574-1 tool the only tool used on all D24 / D24T cylinder heads, like what Charlie claims?

Help!

[jbg]

Well I bit the bullet and bought a V9995196 tool from Rotunda. This cost me approximately $40.00 USD. I figured I would buy something I knew would be compatible, and it also beat the prices of the Hazet 2574-1 I've seen here and there.

[Mauricio]

Hi,

I'm looking for a tappet compressor. I've a 1989 volvo TDIC that I hope is almost the same as yours. The original V 5196 are almost impossible to find on ebay and Baum has no more. I found on ebay many Hazet 2574-1 and a significantly more expensive Hazet VW 2078. They are also some Hazet 2574 but I understand they are not suitable for our engines, isn't?

Could you confirm that both 2574-1 and vw 2078 are suitable for our engines and equivalent? Can I buy the cheapest 2574-1 or should I prefer the 2078? Thanks in advance. Best regards and have a great new year!

Mauricio.

[RedArrow]

Confirming that hazet 2574 doesn`t work, it has the wrong angle. You need 2574-1. I have the 2078 also and it worked equally well.

2574-1 example on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25585822839...EAAOSwvWBjig9g

The seller has another tool that also works great on our cars and is a good-to-have item in your d24 toolbox!!!
HAZET 4550-1 “TRUE” MERCEDES DIESEL INJECTION LINE WRENCH 17mm to safely remove injector hard lines instead of using the regular 17mm wrench that can damage the injector if not careful.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26603178411...IAAOSw09djkiwV




If you have THIS tool, you are fine but the Benz tool is still a nice option for the hard lines at the injectors (not at the IP):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40404540930...Bk9SR7iA96OvYQ
(HAZET 2597 17mm Diesel Fuel Injection Line Tool Special Wrench VW AUDI)



I own more than one of the Benz tools (always a keeper IN the car) and on one of them I filed away the outer wall of the socket wrench to make it even easier and safer to access the injector hard lines.

Here`s another 2574-1 from another seller because the other tool just got sold mins after my post. )
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325330815884

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25577365001....c101124.m2109

Hazet 2599 Lifter Valve Shim Pliers
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20414672843....c101113.m2109