Alternative to alan keys??

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:22

Tried fitting the res combo and ek pump 2.2 with the supplier screws and alan key however the key is really brittle and has already rounded itself

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Is there a good alternative to using them? I dont think i've tightened the pump to res combo enough...

Cleeecooo · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:22

Buy a set from a DIY store. Only about £10 for a complete set

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:28

Hmm is there no other way? I really want to complete the build tonight! Lol

Eager i know...

Cleeecooo · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:34

Jay85 said:
Hmm is there no other way? I really want to complete the build tonight! Lol

Eager i know...

fraid not

I tried aswell but couldn't do anything

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:35

Sigh, guess ill rummage through my dads tool box tonight lol

Cleeecooo · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:41

KiiYzOo · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:43

I managed to screw the screws (lol) into my rad with a small flathead screwdrver

Hyburnate · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:46

I know, mine did the same how bad is it? I've got a tiny amount still to go in but it don't leak.

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:55

Well the allen key is completely knackered... I do have a small set of screwdrivers but no idea if it will work till tonight

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Theres a little bit of play between the res and the pump, sems secure but i dont want to gamble it

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 17:59

Good news! My dad has a proper set of allen keys.... However he has no idea where they are -.-

PhillyDee · 30 Dec 2011 at 18:19

There are 2 sizes where a torx bit can fit. I forget which ones.

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 18:22

Hmmm if you know or find out please tell

PhillyDee · 30 Dec 2011 at 18:24

No idea off hand, and Im not going to root around at my unit to find out

bedazzled · 30 Dec 2011 at 21:57

Jay85 said:
Tried fitting the res combo and ek pump 2.2 with the supplier screws and alan key however the key is really brittle and has already rounded itself .

The same thing happened to me use a proper allen key the supplied keys are utter rubbish

Jay85 · 30 Dec 2011 at 22:26

Ahh i wish someone had told me this before i bought the key because i would have gotten a set on the way home

Gundog48 · 31 Dec 2011 at 00:22

I've got this really old Snapon yellow rachet scewdriver and it is fantastic! I literally use it every day and it is probably the most useful thing I've ever owned. You can change the tips, I've got a Mac tools set that allows me to do everything: torx, allen heads and a load of other things I've never seen before. If you regularly do anything with computers or DIY then this is a must-have! I honestly can't say how useful it is!

The model number is SSDMR48.

Jay85 · 31 Dec 2011 at 00:28

Thanks! I'll defo look into as i lack any sort of useful tools at moment apart from a mechanics tool box and some smaller screw drivers!

Mick-1965 · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:32

Do you have any kind of grinder to hand ? bench grinder, angle grinder, even a dremel with a grinding stone.
Just grind off the small part of the Allen key you've rounded off.

moogle · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:36

Make sure the allen key is pressed right into the bolt, that EK pump combo is a pain in the ass to put on.

Jay85 · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:38

Its alright, i managed to sort it out. I used the other end of the allen key to screw it in. Pushed it in so it couldnt move and turned quite nicely

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Thanks for the support all