LR90 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Got the new machine mart catalogue through the door today. Keep looking at those tool 'kits' in the hope one might be suitable for the landy. Sadly they tend not to come with large enough spanners and are packed with numerous small but totally useless items. Now this is a shame as having the toolkit in an abs moulded box makes it easier to check you've picked them all up after a bodge but I've not seen a suitable kit yet. So, other then that stock brace of AA and Visa cards, what would you recomment as a suitable basic (& cheap cos its being left in the landy) set of tools to carry day to day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 OK FWIW my normal efforts - bear in mind I do a lot of recovery work and marshalling etc..... Last few things you broke if liable again ie CV shafts etc Fan belt PAS Belt Brake fliud Brake union blanking plugs Fire Extingusher Proper 1st Aid Kit Basic tool kit spanners screwdriver socketset Hammer Mole grips Bits of electrical wire and connectors Self Amalgam tape Gaffer Tape Torch (no use having spares if you can't see !) Lighter Knife Adjustable spanner water pump pliers Pliers cutters Breaker bar and 27mm socket for wheel nuts Bulbs covers WD40 (yes even with Megajolt ) Fuel pumop motor Zippy Ties Spare wheel Track rod Steering bar zippy tied to cage EP90 I litre 20/50 Litre 2 pack araldite (amazing what you can fix with it !) Fuel hose (often for marsahalling) Spark plug and lead (useful for seeing re spark) Emergency Thermal blanket (its tiny but could save you / someones life) Asprins Water 2 litres wash injury or for drinking Mobile AA Card 1 gallon Petrol (well its a V8 ) Strops shackles KERR snatch block highlift Whistle (gets attention) Cagool - ultra thin weights / size nothing Jubille clips and rachet strap Fine wet and dry paper just a strip(cleans points etc) There yer go............... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I put together my own 'cheap' tool kit to keep in the LR, often got some good deals at the shows on reasonable quality tools, certainly good enough for ocasional/emergency use. In the onboard tool box I have.. set of metric spanners 8-19mm commom imperial sizes, 1/2", 9/16", etc couple of adjustable spanners metric sockets 1/2 and 3/8 covering 6-24mm 1/2 and 3/8 ratchets plus extension bars selection of screwdrivers pliers needle nose pliers circlip pliers, internal and external prop shaft tool hub nut tool hammer couple of chisels small heel bar zip ties, lots of gaffa tape latex gloves and probably one or two things that don't come to mind at this time of night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Set of cheap spanners 8mm to 32mm (£10 at Billing) Old socket set (bought when young - don't care if it gets lost) up to 19mm imperial & 3/4 metric £10 multi-meter from Maplin A hub nut spanner and one of the magic prop shaft sockets from Difflock A club hammer Selection of nuts, bolts, hose clips, wire and hose. Rachet Straps, cable ties & gaffa tape. That covers most of what you are likely to be able to fix on the trail. Sometimes carry an impact gun, drill, selection of bits up to 10mm (remember you can chain-drill bigger holes) and a 27mm socket for wheel nuts + 30mm socket for rear A frame ball joint. If I was going to carry something else, it would be a air die-grinder for general grinding & cutting (on a small scale) Si Edited to say: Forget the tool kit, take Nigel or Mark with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_a Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 spare undies if Nige is recovering you ;-) I carry way too much in the 90 - socket kit, my spanners, torque wrnch, hub nut socket, hammers of course, grease gun, wheel bearings, track rod & tres, belts. when i am going somwhere, spare cv and loads of other carp. seriously the 90 went much better when i cleared the back out one week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Ive only got a can of turtle wax, and some spare neons (just in case) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Ive only got a can of turtle wax, and some spare neons (just in case) Wot no Bourbons ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 rumbled - doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainspotter Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I would take you as my toolkit Trev that way I wouldn't have to do any work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I use this one Add a big hammer, maybe a big adjustable and some prybars and you aren't far off of the money IMHO Seems a well thought out kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 BIG Hammer BIGGER Hammer! Duct Tape (for if it moves & it shouldnt) WD40 (for if it doesnt move & should) seriously i carry way too much in the way of tools etc. there is an electric drill & a rivet gun somewhere in my car. this is why i upgraded to LRs from zooks, id rather carry too much than too little & it dont all fit in a small car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Given the choice I'd take Matt Neale, but Green Flag is an excellent second choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I used to have a copy of a newspaper clipping taken from a LandRover Club newsletter on the workshop wall that went something like this.Quote'' I have always thought of LandRovers as an overated pile of British nuts and bolts. The only reason they brought out the long wheelbase model was that the SWB model didn't have enough room and capacity to carry all the tools and spare parts necessary to keep the vehicle on the road. If a LandRover owner says that he has been off the road recently, it usually means that the vehicle was in the garage being repaired. end quote. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Given the choice I'd take Matt Neale, but Green Flag is an excellent second choice. Ha bl**dy Ha..! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Bill, Thats obviously incorrect They didn't mention oil leaks everywhere - and even re appearring even when you have just fixed them Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 OK FWIW my normal efforts - bear in mind I do a lot of recovery work and marshalling etc.....Last few things you broke if liable again ie CV shafts etc Fan belt PAS Belt Brake fliud Brake union blanking plugs Fire Extingusher Proper 1st Aid Kit Basic tool kit spanners screwdriver socketset Hammer Mole grips Bits of electrical wire and connectors Self Amalgam tape Gaffer Tape Torch (no use having spares if you can't see !) Lighter Knife Adjustable spanner water pump pliers Pliers cutters Breaker bar and 27mm socket for wheel nuts Bulbs covers WD40 (yes even with Megajolt ) Fuel pumop motor Zippy Ties Spare wheel Track rod Steering bar zippy tied to cage EP90 I litre 20/50 Litre 2 pack araldite (amazing what you can fix with it !) Fuel hose (often for marsahalling) Spark plug and lead (useful for seeing re spark) Emergency Thermal blanket (its tiny but could save you / someones life) Asprins Water 2 litres wash injury or for drinking Mobile AA Card 1 gallon Petrol (well its a V8 ) Strops shackles KERR snatch block highlift Whistle (gets attention) Cagool - ultra thin weights / size nothing Jubille clips and rachet strap Fine wet and dry paper just a strip(cleans points etc) There yer go............... Nige I looked at the list and though kin hell I dont have anywere near enough kit on board but thinking about it the only things on the list I don't have in the challenge truck is... wet and dry paper whistle plug and lead EP90 but I carry ATF instead water pump pliers other wise its all there how the hell it fitted all that in a truck cab I will never know but after the roll I was hours unloading all my little hiding places in the cab and rear tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 This is more than tools ……………………I’m going to have to rationalise a bit , as often I carry this lot………………. Spares EFI Coolant sensor EFI thermotime switch Electronic ignition amp module Ignition Coil EFI Fuel pump 4 wheel bearings complete axle set of seals CV joint Front Brake Hose Axle bearing lockwashers Rear half shafts Axle drive flange bolts 2 U/J’s Dizzy Cap Dizzy rotor arm Water pump belt Steering pump belt Spark plugs One complete set of plug leads Brake / Clutch Fluid 5/8 coolant hose 3/4 coolant hose Fuel hose Rad top hose Rad bottom hose Can of stop leak Fuses Wire Crimps Cable ties …..all sizes 1 Litre of ATF 1 Litre of EP90 1 Litre of 10-40 WD40 Self amalgamating tape Electrical tape Spare bulbs Tools One set of ratchet spanners 7mm to 19mm One set of ratchet spanners ¼ AF to 1inch AF One set of metrinch sockets 4lb club hammer Pry bars Hacksaw with 18tpi blades Allen keys Adjustable spanner Mole Grips Screwdrivers RTV Battery impact gun Stick welding holder (connect to jump leads) A small dark shade welding glass 1/8 Welding Rods Brake Bleed tubes Hand cleanser Marigold gloves 4 Mag lights 5 Million candle power hand lamp LED hand lamp Recovery Gear 17 shackles (I just been out and counted them …..sad) 6 foot bridle rope 2… 24 foot KERR’s 50 foot winch extension plasma 12 2 … 16 Ton tree Strops 15 foot tow rope (6 Ton) 2 Green Recovery straps 4 foot Hi-Lift 2 Wheel chocks 2 50mm waffles 2 snatch blocks Shovel 21 inch bow saw Other Stuff GPS Laptop (digital maps) Digital compass Marching compass Illuminated magnifying glass AA – AAA – C Rechargeables (Fitted a 1 hour in-car charger) Rayban Sunglasses Paper maps 2 PMR handhelds Binoculars Bungy straps Permanent marker pen Phone Yellow Highlighter Pen Yellow tire chalk 2 - 1 Gallon fuel cans Ratchet straps Reflective Jacket Spare Keys Towel Spare Socks Chocolate Tins of soup (it takes about 40 minutes to warm a tin of soup from the V8 exhaust headers ………. Just wire the tin on top of the exhaust headers. Paracetamol Large First Aid Kit Elastic bands Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 17 shakles exactly how many cars are you planning to recover at once.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 40mins for a tin of soup on a V8 eh? should be about 30mins strapped to the turbo on my TDi then? now do i need the baked potatos nearer or further from the engine for best results? i did try the baked potato thing once, but threw the car in a mudhole which kind of ruined the plan as id cut the potato open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I use this oneAdd a big hammer, maybe a big adjustable and some prybars and you aren't far off of the money IMHO Seems a well thought out kit Now that is useful - to have almost everything in one box that you can pick up and throw into whatever vehicle you are going in. If I don't have tools with me its because I can't be bothered to pick them off the wall put them into a toolbox and then spend ages hanging them all up again afterwards but an all in one box sounds like a damn good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Sainsburys combat food - £2 a pack, can eat it cold or strap it to the turbo, its in a tinfoil pack and has over 1100 calories per sachet - yay! lard mmmmm I cant get over how many tools/recovery bits you all take out (not a criticism just an interested observation), how much does it all weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Now that is useful - to have almost everything in one box that you can pick up and throw into whatever vehicle you are going in. If I don't have tools with me its because I can't be bothered to pick them off the wall put them into a toolbox and then spend ages hanging them all up again afterwards but an all in one box sounds like a damn good idea I lernt long ago the cars have there own tool left in them that way if a Pikey/Chav helps himself your good home tools arnt missing... Having said this I have just noticed that my every day car the disco has a 13mm ring spanner and a multi screwdriver, apart from the factory jack & wheel brace that it.... oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Dunno what my tools weigh but they all fit in a 16" platsic tool box and they certainly weigh less than the main tool box which either stays at home or goes in the service truck. The car tool box lives in the 110 which is my daily drive and takes all of 30 sec to transfer to 90 when required. Like Jules I don't like carrying my main/expensive tools around all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i do carry my main/expensive tools. mainly cause i live in a studio flat & there is no way i can keep them inside. i wont bother to list it all but included are a complete set of shafts/props/CVs/drivebelts/oils/water/etc/etc an it fills the boot of my disco to within about 6" of the bottom of the back window. weighs a hell of a lot but when im playing 5hours from home (like last wkend in wales) i dont want to be stuck cause i've got something broke & the tools at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Andy - you've got the same problem I have - small flat and no space! Problem I have is that I can't leave stuff in my car round where I live, so it's all on cardboard pads on top of the (cream!) carpet in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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