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TryToSeeItMyWay

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Hello,

My brother has recently acquired a Discovery (I believe it is a 2, maybe a 1).

He likes to tinker with it and it is his birthday coming up.

I'd like to buy him some nice tools to help him work on it - at the moment I think he just has some old bits and pieces.

Can you gentlemen/ladies please recommend some nice hardware that he can use to help him work on his vehicle? Please don't worry about prices, I'll pick and chose bits as I see fit. Just throw me some compatible tools!

With thanks in advance
 
A good basic socket set would be the first thing to look for. Check out Halfords to see what they have, sometimes on "special offer".

Depending on how deep your brother might want to go in the DIY maintenance field, a compatible code reader, particularly if he does have a Disco 2 might be helpful, but be warned, such a device known to "tell the truth" on the D2 isn't cheap. Cheaper code readers will often turn out to be a false economy because they don't always work on the Disco.

Any "special tools" specifically for the Disco will come when they're required.

On the safety side, a 3 ton trolley jack and a pair of axle stands are almost indispensable.

Oh yeah, a couple of hammers. You can't do anything on a Land Rover without a hammer or two! :D
 
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Both the above posts are spot on :)

IMHO, there is only one code reader for the D2, and this is Nanocom - nothing else will be any good. D1 code readers are even more of a lottery - and if your brother has bought a D1, then post #2 becomes frighteningly relevant - sadly, the thing unloved D1's do best is rot :mad:

After the excellent trolley jack and axle stands suggestion, I'd be wanting to know rpecisely which vehicle we're talking about .... before recommending tools :)

The sense of humour will be essential irrespective;)
 
Disco1BFG said:
Both the above posts are spot on :)

IMHO, there is only one code reader for the D2, and this is Nanocom - nothing else will be any good. D1 code readers are even more of a lottery - and if your brother has bought a D1, then post #2 becomes frighteningly relevant - sadly, the thing unloved D1's do best is rot :mad:

After the excellent trolley jack and axle stands suggestion, I'd be wanting to know rpecisely which vehicle we're talking about .... before recommending tools :)

The sense of humour will be essential irrespective;)
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Or Bearmach Hawkeye
 
Disco1BFG said:
Both the above posts are spot on :)

IMHO, there is only one code reader for the D2, and this is Nanocom - nothing else will be any good. D1 code readers are even more of a lottery - and if your brother has bought a D1, then post #2 becomes frighteningly relevant - sadly, the thing unloved D1's do best is rot :mad:

After the excellent trolley jack and axle stands suggestion, I'd be wanting to know rpecisely which vehicle we're talking about .... before recommending tools :)

The sense of humour will be essential irrespective;)
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MJI said:
Or Bearmach Hawkeye
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I haven't had any problems with my Britpart Lynx. Works great.
 
As above mentioned, good quality standard tools are the must. If the car is D2 I would recommend a viscous fan removal tool, not expensive and a big help in many cases!
Also size 15 ratcheting wrench (when I have worked on my gearbox and transfer box it has made a big help).
 
I would suggest the follwing , a case of pick and mix .

As above, 3T trolley jack and axle stands.

From Halfords I would recommend their 170 or 200 piece socket sets from the advanced range.

Then other bits.
Viscous fan spanner and locking tool.
A good 2lbs lump hammer
A Thor brand leather and copper mallet.
Spanners 6mm to 32mm set is useful. I use silverline, they have not let me down yet.
A good set of philips and straight screwdrivers , preferably with a hex on the handle end.
A 600mm 1/2 drive breaker bar.
A set of 6 sided impact sockets, 1/2 and 3/8 drive.
Oil filter wrench.
Pry bars : set of, screwfix do a good set.
Multimeter.
Various pliers, etc.
Torque wrench.

Bits and pieces.
Plusgas
WD40
Brake cleaner.
Blue paper rolls.

Cheers
 
they aren't snap-on or teng by any means, but any of the halfrauds Professional socket sets are good bits of kit for the home mechanic and mine (i splashed out on the £200 huge set with snappers et al) has had some proper abuse over the last 10 or so years and i only replaced the ratchet mechanism because i left it outside by accident and it rusted.
 
Don`t forget a 9/16 spanner and socket for the propshaft removal, as no doubt that will have to come off at some point.

Dan
 
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