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| Author: | Old-Nail [ June 18th, 2010, 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Essential tool kit? |
Those of you that use your A series daily, or regularly drive over extended distances may be able to answer this one. What items do you consider to be essential in a tool kit that can be carried with the car at all times? What item do you never leave home without? I know it would be nice to have something for every eventuality, but I'm thinking more of a good flexible group of tools that can cope with most roadside jobs likely to arise, and be left permanently in the car. Have a think about it before you answer, because what I'm looking for here are answers such as spanners - which sizes, and how many of each size? Molegrips, adjustable wrench, or both? When you've done that list how about an essential spares list? I always carry a spare coil and a set of bulbs, some cable ties and duck tape...anything else? |
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| Author: | Joe [ June 18th, 2010, 2:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
in my boot is, jack, starting handle, spare coil, HT leads, bulb set, fan belt, point box etc incase 123 lets me down. spanners for bolts for most jobs, ill have to check the sizes. and a spark plug socket, a litre of oil, empty jerry can on long journeys. and a spare RAC card. |
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| Author: | samfieldhouse [ June 18th, 2010, 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
I carry in a box in the boot: Starting handle Coil Small socket set Cable ties Duck tape Molegrips If I can't fix it with any of that I'll call the RAC and maybe utalise some of the other things in my 'spares' box while I wait, which include: Torch Can of petrol Matches Cheapo Asda knives and forks A frisby Blanket Condoms |
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| Author: | bertiewhite [ June 18th, 2010, 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
Old-Nail wrote: some cable ties and duck tape...anything else? As someone once told me (I think it was John Stenhouse) - all you need is WD40 & ducktape. If it moves and it shouldn't - ducktape. If it doesn't move and it should - WD40  Seriously, I do have an emergency toolkit and if I can find the thread for it on 2CVGB, I'll copy it here. |
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| Author: | Joe [ June 18th, 2010, 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
samfieldhouse wrote: I carry in a box in the boot: Starting handle Coil Small socket set Cable ties Duck tape Molegrips If I can't fix it with any of that I'll call the RAC and maybe utalise some of the other things in my 'spares' box while I wait, which include: Torch Can of petrol Matches Cheapo Asda knives and forks A frisby Blanket Condoms Quite attached to your car aren't you. |
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| Author: | Neil [ June 18th, 2010, 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
Joe Ahvee wrote: Quite attached to your car aren't you. I also carry; oil pressure switch, brake light switch, Carb return spring (carb to cowling), sometimes i carry a fuel pump, length of fuel pipe, fan & pulley. |
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| Author: | 4x4 SuperFinn [ June 18th, 2010, 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
Fan pulley, kinnetic rope, winch, winch shear pins, tow straps, spring, tie rod eye, spring holder, lock deicer & spare 123 |
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| Author: | Rhythm Thief [ June 18th, 2010, 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
RAC card.  I don't bother with tools any more. No matter what you carry, there are situations you don't have the tools to deal with. I'd rather get towed home and fix it on the drive. |
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| Author: | Joe [ June 18th, 2010, 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
Neil wrote: Joe Ahvee wrote: Quite attached to your car aren't you. I also carry; oil pressure switch, brake light switch, Carb return spring (carb to cowling), sometimes i carry a fuel pump, length of fuel pipe, fan & pulley. Any hole's a goal and all that. I forgot to mention, some fuel line, throttle cable, the book of lies and restoration guide. |
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| Author: | Jonathan [ June 18th, 2010, 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential tool kit? |
Neil wrote: Joe Ahvee wrote: Quite attached to your car aren't you. I also carry; oil pressure switch, brake light switch, Carb return spring (carb to cowling), sometimes i carry a fuel pump, length of fuel pipe, fan & pulley. Does that mean you also carry condoms, Neil?
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