The Isle of Man Man.
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Just buy something like this: Clarke CHT548 - 300 Piece Home Garage Repair Kit - Machine Mart
Should have you sorted for basic repairs, and buy special tools when you need them.
Should have you sorted for basic repairs, and buy special tools when you need them.
SCOTSMAN
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jamesmartin
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9/16 uj socket for prop nuts ,combination spanners 8mm 10 mm 11mm 13mm 14 mm 15 mm 17mm 19mm,sockets the same 3/8 drive + extensions,1/2 drive 28 mm for wheel nuts +breaker bar,hose clamp tool,meduim copper hammer,selection of screw drivers flat and posi ,1/2 to 3/38 adapter for breaker bar
The Isle of Man Man.
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Thanks Scotsman! Haven't been out in a while, removing the engine has taken all my time :doh: I am going to do some photography on Thursday
Dewin
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Grimmer
THE Winner
BIG hammer, cable ties, gaffer tape, grease gun, jack, axle stands, insulation tape, WD40 (lots of).
Probably think of some more stuff in a min.
Station House
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Halfords are doing some good deals on their advanced professional range just now - lifetime guarantee too
Decent metric socket and spanner set plus a breaker bar and loads of penetrating fluid will get you going.
An impact driver might come in handy, as might the Irwin bolt remover set for when you round the bolt heads off - oh, and don't forget a decent hammer and an angle grinder for when you get bored with trying to undo seized bolts
Some specialist tools are helpful for timing belt change and removing the fan (Difflock or ebay) if you're feeling that adventurous!
Final thought - don't forget to chock the wheels, put in difflock and use axle stands if you decide to jack up to get underneath.
As for Jacks, old Disco bottle jacks are great for the roadside, but you can't beat a decent trolley jack - I picked one up form Halfords (badged as a 4x4 high reach jack) for just £34 three weeks back - think it lifts about 59cm - and in case you're wondering, no I don't work for Halfords, I'm in property for a living
Decent metric socket and spanner set plus a breaker bar and loads of penetrating fluid will get you going.
An impact driver might come in handy, as might the Irwin bolt remover set for when you round the bolt heads off - oh, and don't forget a decent hammer and an angle grinder for when you get bored with trying to undo seized bolts
Some specialist tools are helpful for timing belt change and removing the fan (Difflock or ebay) if you're feeling that adventurous!
Final thought - don't forget to chock the wheels, put in difflock and use axle stands if you decide to jack up to get underneath.
As for Jacks, old Disco bottle jacks are great for the roadside, but you can't beat a decent trolley jack - I picked one up form Halfords (badged as a 4x4 high reach jack) for just £34 three weeks back - think it lifts about 59cm - and in case you're wondering, no I don't work for Halfords, I'm in property for a living
BearDy89
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Halfords are doing some good deals on their advanced professional range just now - lifetime guarantee too
Decent metric socket and spanner set plus a breaker bar and loads of penetrating fluid will get you going.
An impact driver might come in handy, as might the Irwin bolt remover set for when you round the bolt heads off - oh, and don't forget a decent hammer and an angle grinder for when you get bored with trying to undo seized bolts
Some specialist tools are helpful for timing belt change and removing the fan (Difflock or ebay) if you're feeling that adventurous!
Final thought - don't forget to chock the wheels, put in difflock and use axle stands if you decide to jack up to get underneath.
As for Jacks, old Disco bottle jacks are great for the roadside, but you can't beat a decent trolley jack - I picked one up form Halfords (badged as a 4x4 high reach jack) for just £34 three weeks back - think it lifts about 59cm - and in case you're wondering, no I don't work for Halfords, I'm in property for a living
Yup Got me a Ratchet Spanner Set Half Price,
And a High Lift 4x4 Jack.
Halfords | Halfords Professional 33 piece Metric Ratchet Spanner Set
Halfords | Halfords Advanced 2.25 Ton 4x4 Trolley Jack
Sam
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
Station House
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Agree Beasty
The missus got me the ratchet ones with the swivel heads for Valentines - they've been useful already for getting into places that previously would have seen me finish the job with less skin on my knuckles!
Beats chocolates or flowers as a pressie IMO
The missus got me the ratchet ones with the swivel heads for Valentines - they've been useful already for getting into places that previously would have seen me finish the job with less skin on my knuckles!
Beats chocolates or flowers as a pressie IMO
A good heavy duty wheel brace or a 27mm 1/2 drive impact socket and breaker bar.
Once i broke my standard 27mm socket trying to loosen a wheel nut, then mangled the wheel brace, then the AA man mangled his wheel brace and had to find a socket to fit as he didnt have a 27mm, he couldnt use my breaker bar as it wasnt AA aproved, so he started to mangle his bars, After an hour he had the wheel nuts off and changed the wheel for me. Not bad 1 and 1/2 hours to change a wheel.
Well i did fit new wheel nuts all around the next day, got a heavy duty wheel brace and a 27mm impact socket,
As for the rest of the tools a decent 1/2 socket set, some deep sockets hammer,chisels screwdrivers just the usuall stuff. Dont forget lots of bad words there a must
Once i broke my standard 27mm socket trying to loosen a wheel nut, then mangled the wheel brace, then the AA man mangled his wheel brace and had to find a socket to fit as he didnt have a 27mm, he couldnt use my breaker bar as it wasnt AA aproved, so he started to mangle his bars, After an hour he had the wheel nuts off and changed the wheel for me. Not bad 1 and 1/2 hours to change a wheel.
Well i did fit new wheel nuts all around the next day, got a heavy duty wheel brace and a 27mm impact socket,
As for the rest of the tools a decent 1/2 socket set, some deep sockets hammer,chisels screwdrivers just the usuall stuff. Dont forget lots of bad words there a must
jamesmartin
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if you got alloy wheel 28 mm fits better
BearDy89
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Their ratchet spanners int alf bad......
Agree Beasty
The missus got me the ratchet ones with the swivel heads for Valentines - they've been useful already for getting into places that previously would have seen me finish the job with less skin on my knuckles!
Beats chocolates or flowers as a pressie IMO
Yup used mine already so much quicker than having to take the spanner off every 1/4 turn in a tight spot!
And as they are the Professional Range they are lifeTime Garuntee.
Sam
jamesmartin
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i wouldnt call them professional though but probably all right for light use,sygnet do reasonable quality ratchett spanners if snap on to pricey
BearDy89
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My mate said the same
" haha Halfords **** they will break, shoulda bought SnapOn"
Ive never understood this argument??
SnapOn would have cost me 4x as much?
they have a lifetime garuntee, Yes.
MY halfords ones have a lifetime garuntee, if they break due to their so say "inferior" quality i get a new one..... and its still cost me 1/4 of the SnapOn ones in the first place????
Basically i think people like saying "I Have SnapOn my tool chest costing me £3000, and the tool are worth £4000"
Yeh Great mate but that means its guna cost you £7k to replace, where as mine wont get nicked cos they are "inferior" halfords "****".
Sam
jamesmartin
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no but when you do use tools regulary you need ones that really fit properly and dont wear out to quick ,i dont jusy use snap on but you wont find sockets as strong with thin wall and good fit which is especially important with alot of bolts now on lrs are flanfe headed which are slightly tapered and will damage to the point socket wont grip with cheap sockets,i wouldnt recommend snap on circlip pliers but the old fashioned knipex ones,i would bother with snap on tool box unless you wanted one to use permanently in vehicle
BearDy89
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Never had or used any SnapOn tools or other "professional brands" and im no mechanic simply work on the Landy to keep her running.
So i guess for home use it doesnt matter too much, but for someone using it everyday i cant argue because i dont do it.
Sam
Station House
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I guess a case of horses for courses Sam and James
The best explanation I've seen of why snapon are rated so thanks for that James
Most of my tools I've had for 30 years, but have been pleased with the Halfords extra tools I acquired recently - that said I only play at weekend, so couldn't justify the expense of the true pro kit
The best explanation I've seen of why snapon are rated so thanks for that James
Most of my tools I've had for 30 years, but have been pleased with the Halfords extra tools I acquired recently - that said I only play at weekend, so couldn't justify the expense of the true pro kit
