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| nitram17 Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2260  |
Two pairs of mole grips rather than one (one small long nosed?small plumbers gas torch and couple of spare canisters of gas for those nuts that wont move)
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27th Oct 2022 11:05pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1351  
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The question was asked recently for a Puma, most of it will be the same.
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic84173...t=tool+kit |
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28th Oct 2022 12:51am |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 552 
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Watching with interest! I haven't put anything together yet tools wise but I want too. I want to make something up that could perhaps be in a couple of boxes - one permanently in the truck and another for longer journeys. My thoughts behind this are I would not want to leave high value gear in it permanently as it is a potential target for theives, especially as I don't have under-seat storage due to fuel tank position.
For the longer trips I think adding a suitable ratchet, spanners, adjustable, hammer, hub nut tool. Also prop shaft spanner and socket. Things to include in the "permanent" kit are; Top-up fluids such as engine oil, water, screen wash and perhaps a coolant mix. Kitchen roll, baby wipes, gloves. Serpentine belt (i saved the old one last time i changed it). These tend to be bulky and live in a storage box in the back. Couple of wheel bearings and grease. Plastic drive flange cap, couple of hub nuts and locking washer (I have these spare as I have changed all my wheel bearings and kept some old ones paired together) Some wire, bullet and spade connectors, crimping tool/strippers, insulation tape, spare bulbs, spare fuses. Jubilee clips and cable ties. The bearings and wiring kit may fit in my battery box if I use a suitable container. I do look at this kit and think why do I need to carry all this whilst I only carry wheel changing kit in my car - but then I think my truck is coming up to its 30th birthday, much of the engineering is 60/70/80s design, and many things can be road-side "get me home" repairs. |
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28th Oct 2022 3:09am |
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| HardCharger Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Manila, SFO, Amsterdam Posts: 676 
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Don't forget the fan tool. For Pumas, you cannot change a belt quickly if you do not get to remove the fan.
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28th Oct 2022 3:25am |
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| 100inch Member Since: 15 May 2012 Location: Brunswick Posts: 407  
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My suggestion is to be familiar with what you got. Even perform a dry run at home and ensure you are not missing anything. Perfect examples are front calipers, prop shaft, fan belts just to name a few. m
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28th Oct 2022 4:58am |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 955  
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Just extra long jump leads and a tow rope. Also most importantly an AA membership card, works every time whatever the fault
 Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT Last edited by Leamreject on 28th Oct 2022 5:36am. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Oct 2022 5:35am |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 552
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Agree with this - assess what you may do and do a trial run or watch a YouTube video. List the tools you need and the simple things like a 90 pence gasket. Don't forget the circlip pliers and chisel for wheel bearings etc.
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28th Oct 2022 5:36am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5417 
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Small test light for electrical issues
Special long socket for prop bolts Socket for hub nuts 14mm ratchet spanner so can take a swivel off. |
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28th Oct 2022 7:48am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16874 
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No-one has yet mentioned the internal and external circlip pliers, torx sockets (m and f), ball joint splitter, piston ring compressor, rigid towbar, tirfor, ground anchors, ratchet straps, choker chains, J-hook chains, Gummi-Pflege, tyre inflator, tyre deflator, assorted torque wrenches, taper punches, pin punches, files, Hi-Lift and attachments, shackles, fid (for rope splicing), and diagnostic tool, chainsaw and axe, shovel and mattock. Nor I think the fire extinguishers and first aid kit (including haemostat and heavy bleed kit in case of a chainsaw type injury), spare fuel, and an oil/contaminant spill containment kit. Nor the spare batteries for the remote, and most important of all, the Swarfega cleaning wipes (a wonderful product). Where do you draw the line?
And finally you can be sure that despite all of this you won't have the one tool/part/thing that you need, and will end up ringing the AA/RAC/Other recovery company anyway. Or the Defender will be nicked and all your tools go with it. Possibly a more practical approach is to spend some time thinking through what is likely to happen/break/fail/go wrong on/with/to the vehicle whilst you using it, being mindful of where you are and what you are doing. From this list figure out which failures you would actually want to repair (and be capable of repairing) at the roadside and the tools you would need to do so, and then carry just those tools and parts. |
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28th Oct 2022 9:54am |
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| Dave12345 Member Since: 04 Jun 2022 Location: North West Posts: 87 
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Some really useful suggestions thank you.
I absolutely get the view of when do you stop, and that’s what this is about really - prioritising. I’d rather not have my expensive full toolkits and sets in the back. I also get the whole thing of just ring the AA, but having had two successful roadside fixes when RAC were still hours away (through sheer luck rather than skill) I’d rather give myself the chance. Ideally I’d just stick a clone of Mike of Britannica restorations in the toolkit. Finally, and absolutely, I’m working on the knowledge side. Some jobs mentioned I wouldn’t attempt at the roadside yet, but given time and practice I likely would, but it’s helpful to get an indication of what to practice too. Thanks Dave |
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28th Oct 2022 12:03pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2520  
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Pretty certain that my dad in the 70’s had a tool roll of spanner’s, screwdrivers, one hammer , small trolly jack a copy of Razzle…..
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28th Oct 2022 12:34pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16874
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It is surprising how much you can achieve with relatively few tools provided they are the right tools, which I guess is really the point of the question.
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28th Oct 2022 2:54pm |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 552
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Not being mechanically experienced, though I have just changed both axle cases, swivels and brakes, I think the road side repairs I would undertake are wheel bearings, hose repair and remove a propshaft in emergency. I think tools for this would not be too excessive.
Anything else would be roadside assistance. I would like to think I can keep on top of maintenance, but then break downs tend not to be planned! |
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28th Oct 2022 4:08pm |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 828 
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Cutlery ....... on the basis you can always 'knife and fork' a repair
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28th Oct 2022 6:24pm |
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