Knighty Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 hi all currently looking at getting a earlier 90 defender, but looking at what tools I need to aquire. These are not the sockets but more like Engine hoist, compressor etc. If you can help with spec or recomendations (I already have a route to get a mig (good old dad)) Many thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 hi all currently looking at getting a earlier 90 defender, but looking at what tools I need to aquire. These are not the sockets but more like Engine hoist, compressor etc. If you can help with spec or recomendations (I already have a route to get a mig (good old dad)) Many thanks in advance That's a tricky question to answer - what work do you want to do on it? Why do you need an engine hoist if you're not changing engines / gearboxes etc? I don't think a compressor is essential kit - more of a luxury really. As for general spec - always get the biggest capacity tools you can afford! Maybe with more info we can help more. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Big Hammer, Medium Hammer ,Small Hammer and some screwdrivers for hammering into things Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Personally, I don't feel I can do any work on a land rover withour a fully equipped machine shop and automotive workshop.... Seriously essential tools for most land rover jobs are Big Hammer, Assorted English/Imperial/Metric sockets and spanners and an angle grinder. You also need a decent trolley jack and axle stands. Did I mention the big hammer? Compressors, welders and other power tools are really luxurys. I rebuilt my IIa from the ground up without them, but I did have to get stuff done by friends. I have that sort of stuff now, and I like the luxury! Engine hoists are a pain to store so just get in the way 99.9% of the time - ie when you are not changing the engine/gearbox. What sort of work are you planning on doing? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Oh yeah, don't forget the big hammer... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighty Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 That's a tricky question to answer - what work do you want to do on it?Why do you need an engine hoist if you're not changing engines / gearboxes etc? I don't think a compressor is essential kit - more of a luxury really. As for general spec - always get the biggest capacity tools you can afford! Maybe with more info we can help more. Al. Thanks for the response, My normal thinkning is I dont plan of taking it to the garage for anything. so looking at doing my own clutch changes, engine strip downs, welding, resporaying (be it paint / Waxol). Basicly the normal jobs of a defender, but being honest it's always better to have the tools there ready, instead of thinking carp I need to spend this on parts and also go buy myself the following list of tools as well to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighty Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks for the response, My normal thinkning is I dont plan of taking it to the garage for anything. so looking at doing my own clutch changes, engine strip downs, welding, resporaying (be it paint / Waxol).Basicly the normal jobs of a defender, but being honest it's always better to have the tools there ready, instead of thinking carp I need to spend this on parts and also go buy myself the following list of tools as well to do the job. Cool I will need to get more hammers I think...... Got already Soclet sets / Ring spanners / Trolley jack / 4 Axle stands / Spring compessors / Angle grinders, but it's anything else thats need or a nice to have.... Oooo Also need to get me a impact ratchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 get a propshaft tool from Difflock Makes getting the props off much easier, and mine is used surprisingly often! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Fancy a tyre fitting bay with dynamic balancing kit might be nice (unless anyone can tell me putting balance beads inside works?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighty Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Fancy a tyre fitting bay with dynamic balancing kit might be nice (unless anyone can tell me putting balance beads inside works?) mmmmm sounds nice but I think it may be a little out of my price range / budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 A slightly more sensible answer this time. A hub nut box spanner is always handy as well. Saves trying to replace worn bearings by using a chisel and hammer to remove the lock nuts. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormus Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 the usual assortment of old english hammers and spanners. anythin large and expensive such as an engine lift, i just hire it for the weekend. a manual winch can be used for lifting too. providing your beam is high enough! a mig welder is a very nice bit of kit for the shed. get some more hammers. a large pry bar, some cold chisels and an extra hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Fancy a tyre fitting bay with dynamic balancing kit might be nice (unless anyone can tell me putting balance beads inside works?) Yep putting balancing powder works really well.I use it in my truck with simexs. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yep putting balancing powder works really well.I use it in my truck with simexs.Chris Thanks Chris, your the only person I know of to have first hand experience of the balancing beads. Is there a UK source or are you buying from the US? My Simex are OK currently but fronts are shortlisted for replacement. I could probably just manage to change them with tyre irons and a sledge hammer but my old kit for balancing Escort wheels on a milk bollte probably isn't up to taking on a Simex (Sorry for going OT Knightly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks Chris, your the only person I know of to have first hand experience of the balancing beads. Is there a UK source or are you buying from the US? My Simex are OK currently but fronts are shortlisted for replacement. I could probably just manage to change them with tyre irons and a sledge hammer but my old kit for balancing Escort wheels on a milk bollte probably isn't up to taking on a Simex (Sorry for going OT Knightly) I can supply the stuff £35 to do all 4 tyres.I buy it in bulk then bag it down,it keeps costs down. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I can supply the stuff £35 to do all 4 tyres.I buy it in bulk then bag it down,it keeps costs down.Chris Cheers Chris. Tel No noted for the next tyre change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Ok From a completely different angle............... If you are new to this 1. You'll not really know what you wnat tool wise 2. The costs of equiping yourself "heavily" are very expensive. Allocate a few Sundays, then go armed with a bunble of cash and coins to your local LARGE car boots. Buy all spaners etc loose and odd sockets and anything that is cheap and looks useful ! DON'T buy Snail type spanners (look normally rusty and antque looking, or anything kanckered You'll be amazed what you can buy for not much money, even now I have a mate who is a regaulr booter who gives me a bag of assorted tools and says "Give me a fiver !". I ask him to buy, sockets AF or Metric or WW, spanners, open ring offset, ratchet, crows footed AF or Metric, and anything that looks "handy" or is cheap.... Just a thought BNige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2hotdog Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Agree with Nige. Thats how I got most of my tools £ 40 - 25L compressor ........... makes taking wheels off easy but slow waiting to build up pressure.............am looking for a 3hp 50L though anybody got one don't mind the condition £ 70 - 160A mig welder but idealy a higher amperage and you will have to get a gas bottle Lots of high quality sockets spanners (odd snap on) Brought a new 3 T jack from halfords Axle stands the higher the better Well worth going to car boot sales if you can stand the bun fight But look for the better quality tools rather than cheap and nasty .............. you should be able tell from just handling brittool, snail, king dick etc HTH Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I would buy: A battery Impact wrench/gun These are a bit expensive but are the best thing since peanut butter. It would be first on my list if I had to start from scratch again. Next would be one of the prop-shaft tools and a hub spanner mentioned above. Next would be decent axle stands (Billing is always a good place for these) A good trolley jack is a must. An angle grinder is very useful on occasion (Sparkly Spanner / Hammer - so called) A decent Battery Drill is invaluable. These have become good enough now that I do not even own a mains hand drill. Mine is a 12v Dewalt with 13mm chuck and hammer action. I don't think you need much more than 12v - at least you don't gain much. The 12v ones are pretty cheap on ebay these days. The biggest advantage of a 12v drill is once the battery is flat - you can always hot-wire it to run from your LR battery. That's about all I can think of. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltham Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Lead Hammer can be V useful. Or make your own with scrap lead and a DRY brick frog, The edges make it even more useful You can whack steel threads or chrome tools with out damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I would buy:A battery Impact wrench/gun These are a bit expensive but are the best thing since peanut butter. It would be first on my list if I had to start from scratch again. Agreed, I've had a 240V one for a while but recently bought a cheapy battery one from Northern Tools. Seems up to the job so far, even undone a diff pinion nut earlier and we know how much of a bugger they can be. I think when it needs replacing I might invest in a more expensive Dewalt or something as I wouldn't want to be without one now. Apart from the prop tool the other thing that I wouldn't want to be without now, which I was also using earlier today is a seal puller, much easier than trying to lever seal out with screwdriver or using self tappers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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