BMW tools for rent: RTAB, FCAB, Vanos/timing, Peake scan/reset, ABS

nitro3421 · 04-25-2011, 08:37 PM

BMW tools for rent: RTAB, FCAB, Vanos/timing, Peake scan/reset, ABS

I've accumulated several BMW tools over the years from owning several BMWs and I'm offering them to rent. They're a rip off to buy for a one time use, so here's an opportunity to get the job done with the right tool at the right price. Here are the tools for rent:

-Vanos/timing tools for
-RTAB (rear trailing arm bushing) tool
-FCAB (Front control arm bushing) tool
-Peake ABS tool
-Peake scan tool

The details of each tool are listed below

-RTAB tool. Rental includes both the removal tool as well as the installer tool. $20 rental for 7 days after delivery + $5 outgoing shipping. You are responsible for return shipping. $100 fully refundable deposit required in case of damage.

-FCAB tool. Rental includes both the removal tool as well as the installer tool. $20 rental for 7 days after delivery + $5 outgoing shipping. You are responsible for return shipping. $120 fully refundable deposit required in case of damage.
Works on: e30, e36, e46 as well as 60mm on earlier 323 & 328 models.

-FCAB Lollypop Tool. This tool allows you to remove and reinstall the FCAB into the lollypop/bushing carrier without the use of a 6 ton shop press. Rental includes both the removal tool as well as the installer tool. $20 rental ($15 if rented with above FCAB tool) for 7 days after delivery + $10 outgoing shipping (combined shipping available if rented with other FCAB tool. Your are responsible for return shipping. $100 fully refundable deposit required in case of damage. Works on:
E30, E36, E46 (60mm only on 323/328/M3, and Z3 lollypops.

-Vanos/timing tools: See picture for specific engine applications. Rental includes camshaft locking block, sprocket turner, crankshaft lock pin, camshaft tensioner lock pin. $20 rental for 7 days after delivery + $5 outgoing shipping. You are responsible for return shipping. $120 refundable deposit required in case of damage.

-The other Vanos tools (32 mm open wrench, fan clutch holder, & 17/18 MM modified sockets are available for an extra $5 rental $5.50 more for shipping (requires the next size larger flat rate shipping box). No additional deposit required if rented with other tools.

For the following motors (will not fit an s54):
-M42
-M44
-M50
-M52
-M54
-M56
-S50
-S52

-E46 Rear Differential Bushing Tool: $20 rental for 7 days + $100 fully refundable deposit. For non-M vehicles only. This tool allows removal and installation of the bushing. Outgoing shipping is $5. You are responsible for return shipping.

-Peake R5/FX-3 (scanner & reset tool): $20 rental for 7 days + $130 fully refundable deposit. Outgoing shipping is $5. You are responsible for return shipping.

http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm

-Peake R5/SRS-2 (airbag tool): $20 rental for 7 days + $130 fully refundable deposit. For 2001 and older vehicles only. Outgoing shipping is $5. You are responsible for return shipping.

http://www.peakeresearch.com/srstool.htm

-AB03 Adapter: Free rental with one of the above rentals. Allows use of above tools with older style under hood connection.

nitro3421 · 04-26-2011, 12:25 PM

vanos tools & OBD1 adapter currently out, everything else is available right now.

killak23 · 04-26-2011, 09:33 PM

interested in both RTAB (rear trailing arm bushing) tool & FCAB (Front control arm bushing) tool

mangham1 · 04-28-2011, 08:25 AM

interested in renting the srs tool

nitro3421 · 04-28-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mangham1

interested in renting the srs tool

PM sent

new//M3fan · 04-28-2011, 11:37 AM

PM'ed

nitro3421 · 04-28-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newe46fan

PM'ed

replied, just waiting for payment

nitro3421 · 04-30-2011, 10:56 AM

RTAB/vanos are out, everything else is still available. PM me to put your name on the list.

dolelements · 05-02-2011, 11:46 PM

I'm interested in renting your RTAB tool. Is it available? If not, when are you expecting it back?

nitro3421 · 05-03-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolelements

I'm interested in renting your RTAB tool. Is it available? If not, when are you expecting it back?

It's currently out for rent but should be back sometime this week. It could be to you in about a week if that works.

josephmech · 05-06-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolelements

I'm interested in renting your RTAB tool. Is it available? If not, when are you expecting it back?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitro3421

It's currently out for rent but should be back sometime this week. It could be to you in about a week if that works.

shipped back in the mail today

nitro3421 · 05-04-2011, 05:21 PM

Vanos tools are back and ready to rent.

dolelements · 05-09-2011, 12:10 AM

Alright! I tried to remove one of the bushings using a lot of elbow grease but wasn't quite successful. Would you be able to ship the tool Monday/Tuesday?

nitro3421 · 05-09-2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolelements

Alright! I tried to remove one of the bushings using a lot of elbow grease but wasn't quite successful. Would you be able to ship the tool Monday/Tuesday?

Yup I should be able to get it out tomorrow, or Tuesday t the latest.

bernie21614 · 05-11-2011, 02:06 PM

When will the rtab tool be available? I really need it

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nitro3421 · 05-11-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bernie21614

When will the rtab tool be available? I really need it

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It went out Monday. Should be back in about a week. Can you wait until then?

bernie21614 · 05-12-2011, 01:38 PM

I couldn't wait so I ended up trying something else and it worked. Thank you anyway.

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nitro3421 · 06-02-2011, 12:12 PM

PM me for tool availability.

330 sport · 06-10-2011, 04:39 PM

are you still located in the Bay Area?

nitro3421 · 06-13-2011, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330 sport

are you still located in the Bay Area?

Yes, I just moved up here this weekend. Sorry for the delayed responses, I spent the weekend moving...

04-25-2011, 08:37 PM	#1
nitro3421 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 185 My Ride: 01 M3 TIAG View My Garage	BMW tools for rent: RTAB, FCAB, Vanos/timing, Peake scan/reset, ABS BMW tools for rent: RTAB, FCAB, Vanos/timing, Peake scan/reset, ABS I've accumulated several BMW tools over the years from owning several BMWs and I'm offering them to rent. They're a rip off to buy for a one time use, so here's an opportunity to get the job done with the right tool at the right price. Here are the tools for rent: -Vanos/timing tools for -RTAB (rear trailing arm bushing) tool -FCAB (Front control arm bushing) tool -Peake ABS tool -Peake scan tool The details of each tool are listed below -RTAB tool. Rental includes both the removal tool as well as the installer tool. $20 rental for 7 days after delivery + $5 outgoing shipping. You are responsible for return shipping. $100 fully refundable deposit required in case of damage. -FCAB tool. Rental includes both the removal tool as well as the installer tool. $20 rental for 7 days after delivery + $5 outgoing shipping. You are responsible for return shipping. $120 fully refundable deposit required in case of damage. Works on: e30, e36, e46 as well as 60mm on earlier 323 & 328 models. -FCAB Lollypop Tool. This tool allows you to remove and reinstall the FCAB into the lollypop/bushing carrier without the use of a 6 ton shop press. Rental includes both the removal tool as well as the installer tool. $20 rental ($15 if rented with above FCAB tool) for 7 days after delivery + $10 outgoing shipping (combined shipping available if rented with other FCAB tool. Your are responsible for return shipping. $100 fully refundable deposit required in case of damage. Works on: E30, E36, E46 (60mm only on 323/328/M3, and Z3 lollypops. -Vanos/timing tools: See picture for specific engine applications. Rental includes camshaft locking block, sprocket turner, crankshaft lock pin, camshaft tensioner lock pin. $20 rental for 7 days after delivery + $5 outgoing shipping. You are responsible for return shipping. $120 refundable deposit required in case of damage. -The other Vanos tools (32 mm open wrench, fan clutch holder, & 17/18 MM modified sockets are available for an extra $5 rental $5.50 more for shipping (requires the next size larger flat rate shipping box). No additional deposit required if rented with other tools. For the following motors (will not fit an s54): -M42 -M44 -M50 -M52 -M54 -M56 -S50 -S52 -E46 Rear Differential Bushing Tool: $20 rental for 7 days + $100 fully refundable deposit. For non-M vehicles only. This tool allows removal and installation of the bushing. Outgoing shipping is $5. You are responsible for return shipping. -Peake R5/FX-3 (scanner & reset tool): $20 rental for 7 days + $130 fully refundable deposit. Outgoing shipping is $5. You are responsible for return shipping. http://www.peakeresearch.com/fcx3.htm -Peake R5/SRS-2 (airbag tool): $20 rental for 7 days + $130 fully refundable deposit. For 2001 and older vehicles only. Outgoing shipping is $5. You are responsible for return shipping. http://www.peakeresearch.com/srstool.htm -AB03 Adapter: Free rental with one of the above rentals. Allows use of above tools with older style under hood connection. __________________ -2001 M3 - CB/6MT -2000 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel -1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser - sold -1972 Chevelle - sold -1996 328i - sold -2002 330i - sold -2001 M3 - sold -1995 M3 - sold Last edited by nitro3421; 06-14-2011 at 01:15 AM.

04-26-2011, 12:25 PM	#2
nitro3421 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 185 My Ride: 01 M3 TIAG View My Garage	vanos tools & OBD1 adapter currently out, everything else is available right now. __________________ -2001 M3 - CB/6MT -2000 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel -1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser - sold -1972 Chevelle - sold -1996 328i - sold -2002 330i - sold -2001 M3 - sold -1995 M3 - sold

04-28-2011, 11:37 AM	#6
new//M3fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 2,540 My Ride: 78' 924 87' E30 View My Garage	PM'ed __________________ F-BOMBS IN SIGS Bilstein HD's \| E30 M3 FCAB's \| H&R OE Sports \| FR strut bars \| Self tuned 027 chip \| KoseiK1's on R888's \| +crazy OCD things

04-30-2011, 10:56 AM	#8
nitro3421 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 185 My Ride: 01 M3 TIAG View My Garage	RTAB/vanos are out, everything else is still available. PM me to put your name on the list. __________________ -2001 M3 - CB/6MT -2000 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel -1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser - sold -1972 Chevelle - sold -1996 328i - sold -2002 330i - sold -2001 M3 - sold -1995 M3 - sold

05-04-2011, 05:21 PM	#12
nitro3421 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 185 My Ride: 01 M3 TIAG View My Garage	Vanos tools are back and ready to rent. __________________ -2001 M3 - CB/6MT -2000 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel -1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser - sold -1972 Chevelle - sold -1996 328i - sold -2002 330i - sold -2001 M3 - sold -1995 M3 - sold

04-26-2011, 09:33 PM	#3
killak23 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 6 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	interested in both RTAB (rear trailing arm bushing) tool & FCAB (Front control arm bushing) tool

04-28-2011, 08:25 AM	#4
mangham1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 0 My Ride: 02 325ci conv View My Garage	interested in renting the srs tool

05-02-2011, 11:46 PM	#9
dolelements Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 0 My Ride: 1999 328i e46 View My Garage	I'm interested in renting your RTAB tool. Is it available? If not, when are you expecting it back?

05-09-2011, 12:10 AM	#13
dolelements Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 0 My Ride: 1999 328i e46 View My Garage	Alright! I tried to remove one of the bushings using a lot of elbow grease but wasn't quite successful. Would you be able to ship the tool Monday/Tuesday?

05-11-2011, 02:06 PM	#15
bernie21614 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Ca Posts: 161 My Ride: 01 330i View My Garage	When will the rtab tool be available? I really need it Sent from my Dell Streak using Bimmer App

05-12-2011, 01:38 PM	#17
bernie21614 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Ca Posts: 161 My Ride: 01 330i View My Garage	I couldn't wait so I ended up trying something else and it worked. Thank you anyway. Sent from my Dell Streak using Bimmer App

06-02-2011, 12:12 PM	#18
nitro3421 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 185 My Ride: 01 M3 TIAG View My Garage	PM me for tool availability. __________________ -2001 M3 - CB/6MT -2000 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel -1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser - sold -1972 Chevelle - sold -1996 328i - sold -2002 330i - sold -2001 M3 - sold -1995 M3 - sold

06-10-2011, 04:39 PM	#19
330 sport Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Campbell Posts: 0 My Ride: 2001 330I sport View My Garage	are you still located in the Bay Area?

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