Difference between revisions of "Misc tips and tricks spares to carry"
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CV joint | CV joint | ||
Spark | Spark plug(s) | ||
HT | HT lead(s) | ||
Dizzy cap + Rotor arm | Dizzy cap + Rotor arm | ||
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'''ESSENTIAL TOOLS''' | '''ESSENTIAL TOOLS''' | ||
Self Amalgamating Tape, Essential emergency repair for water cooled engines, can be bought off ebay will repair a split solid coolant hose (possibly a rubber one at a pinch, might just get you home) | Self Amalgamating Tape, Essential emergency repair for water cooled engines, can be bought off ebay will repair a split solid coolant hose (possibly a rubber one at a pinch, might just get you home)Also think of some plastic hose connectors and jubalee clips of various sizes to replace split hoses. | ||
socket set | socket set | ||
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pliers | pliers | ||
mole grips | Good quality mole grips, nort silver chinese crap quality ones flat edged and curved, can double as hose clamps in an emergency. | ||
stanley knife | stanley knife | ||
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timing light | timing light | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 14 July 2007
ESSENTIAL SPARES
Oil
Coolant
Fanbelt
SPARES FOR LONGER TRIPS
CV joint
Spark plug(s)
HT lead(s)
Dizzy cap + Rotor arm
Fuel hose and clips
ESSENTIAL TOOLS
Self Amalgamating Tape, Essential emergency repair for water cooled engines, can be bought off ebay will repair a split solid coolant hose (possibly a rubber one at a pinch, might just get you home)Also think of some plastic hose connectors and jubalee clips of various sizes to replace split hoses.
socket set
spanners (inc 2 of 13mm) preferably good quality
screw drivers several long, short, flat and philips
voltmeter
large adjustable spanner 30mm+ (to fit gas bottle, steering wheel nut, front thermostat, header tank level sensor etc)
pliers
Good quality mole grips, nort silver chinese crap quality ones flat edged and curved, can double as hose clamps in an emergency.
stanley knife
(head) torch
Gaffer tape
superglue
magnetic pick up tool
disposable gloves
WD40
nylon rope (blue string)
TOOLS FOR LONGER TRIPS
compression tester
timing light
