3D Pinter to Make Bit for Power Steering Pump Plug ?

[UrS6 - IamS6]

Would someone that has access to a 3D Printer be able to make a bit in very hard plastic or metal to use with a regular ratchet to tighten the cross hatch plug on an AAN power steering pump ?

Th other option is if someone has access to a computer controlled lathe that can cut out the relevant bit in metal ?

I'm sure others would be interested in buying the bit, not just me. I am prepared to pay over the odds, as it is weeping fluid on two of my cars and I'd like to deal with both of them. I have new oem plugs but not the bit.

Or alternatively, if someone has a link to a regular ready made metal bit that is made specifically for this application ?

I do not want to butcher it with something that is not the exact right tight fit.

Thanks for any help.

[Nuvo]

Most folks use something like this for the task.

[Bowie69]

I'm sure you can make something like that with a grinder and a lump of solid bar...?

[Tonybolony]

I'm sure you can make something like that with a grinder and a lump of solid bar...?

I took and old 1/2"Dr Socket (3/8 A/F from memory) and ground off from 1 O'clock to 5 O'clock, and then 7 O'clock to 11 O'clock (or thereabouts- I'm sure you get the message) to a depth of 2mm.
It's hard enough, and you have the chance of putting it on the end of a 300mm extension and ratchet/tommy bar.
Worked for me

[Bowie69]

Good solution

3D printer plastic is all pretty soft, no chance to make tools out of it.