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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Mr Skrunts on 27 December 2008, 01:56:42
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Was thinking of putting a mini tool kit together for the Miggy.
I have a 2.5 GLS (V plate 99) and a T Plate 3.0 Elite
What items would you recomend tool wise.
I allready keep a selection of fuses and have a biscuit tin with a full set of relays as spares in the shed. Plus bulbs, Wet wipes and a shammy.
Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up.
Also found this on the bay. Dunno if it is a worthwhile item for anyone.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/36mm-Oil-Filter-Socket-Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Vectra-B-16v_W0QQitemZ310111221357QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item310111221357&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
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Unless I'm being silly, the oil filter has always been 24mm rather than 36. Not sure of a 36mm application on an Omega.
For an emergency kit, I would carry at min:
Jack/Spare wheel
Wheel brace and locking key if applicable
Adjustable spanner
good mole grips
screwdriver of each type
pack of cable ties and bungie straps
(personally I just carry the whole tool box over any distance, I know that's overkill)
For general repairs, the most common things are cambelt setup kit, 30mm offset spanner, torx sockets, and torque wrench capable of 8nm.
When I was in Scootland the PAS pump came loose on the VeccyB and threw the Aux belt off. Had a nightmare tightening that with emergency pliers, and getting the belt back on with an adjustable - all with a torch between my teeth. Much better to carry a toolbox, if space allows :y
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well i'd defenaitly put a headtorch in a kit as there cheap as chips saves having to try holding one in your teeth ;D ;D ;D Ok for you youngster like you james with full set of teeth ;D ;D ;D
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Crank sensor
Torx bits and socket set
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FBH ;D
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well i'd defenaitly put a headtorch in a kit as there cheap as chips saves having to try holding one in your teeth ;D ;D ;D Ok for you youngster like you james with full set of teeth ;D ;D ;D
i have a club hammer under the seat, handy for hitting the kids if they annoy me :y :y
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Dunno about emergency use, but I have one of these in the car and two at home.
http://www.roamingfox.co.uk/12-LED-Head-Torch-pr-16386.html
Free's up both hands, especially at night when checking undetr the bonnet!
I picked them up at my local BP Filling Stn for £3.99 each and NO p&p
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Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up. ......
If you're not int othe DIY, then what about a mobile phone and a AA/RAC/etc etc company card in your pocket? ;) ;) :y :y
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i bought one of those 30 million candle torches, bit big but comes in handy if any planes try and sneak past at night at 30,000 ft up ;D ;D
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Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up. ......
If you're not int othe DIY, then what about a mobile phone and a AA/RAC/etc etc company card in your pocket? ;) ;) :y :y
Never found a mobile to have reception when I realy needed it....ended up using a phone box!
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Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up. ......
If you're not int othe DIY, then what about a mobile phone and a AA/RAC/etc etc company card in your pocket? ;) ;) :y :y
Never found a mobile to have reception when I realy needed it....ended up using a phone box!
ah! but can you find one working, usually just bare wires hanging down in the boxes round here
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Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up. ......
If you're not int othe DIY, then what about a mobile phone and a AA/RAC/etc etc company card in your pocket? ;) ;) :y :y
Never found a mobile to have reception when I realy needed it....ended up using a phone box!
ah! but can you find one working, usually just bare wires hanging down in the boxes round here
Cripes, you carry a 'Phone Box' around with ;D Have you got a miggy estate ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Carry a Trolley jack stuffed in a box couple of sockets /wrench behind passenger seat....(No kids) ....Plus in boot dogs bowl /btle water/cple screwdrivers, bog roll ;D and finally an unused AA card a member since 1999 :-[
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Carry a Trolley jack stuffed in a box couple of sockets /wrench behind passenger seat....(No kids) ....Plus in boot dogs bowl /btle water/cple screwdrivers, bog roll ;D and finally an unused AA card a member since 1999 :-[
ive now got 2 sets of golf clubs in my boot,plus a golf trolley. on top of a trolley jack and axle stands. it never seems to be empty now.
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Carry a Trolley jack stuffed in a box couple of sockets /wrench behind passenger seat....(No kids) ....Plus in boot dogs bowl /btle water/cple screwdrivers, bog roll ;D and finally an unused AA card a member since 1999 :-[
. on top of a trolley jack and axle stands. it never seems to be empty nowI've now got 2 sets of golf clubs in my boot,plus a golf trolley.
Haaaa the pleasures of being a golfer " wish i could get out on the course" gave up 2yrs ago through health probs hope to be out there next year after op! 8-)
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and a new playboy magazine ;D ;D
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well i'd defenaitly put a headtorch in a kit as there cheap as chips saves having to try holding one in your teeth ;D ;D ;D Ok for you youngster like you james with full set of teeth ;D ;D ;D
Good idea. :y :y
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Crank sensor
Torx bits and socket set
Would'nt have thought about a crank sensor.
What about the other sensors, should I carry spares. :y
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i bought one of those 30 million candle torches, bit big but comes in handy if any planes try and sneak past at night at 30,000 ft up ;D ;D
I have one of those but I lost the charger for it, so I tried a 12 volt charger and smoke started coming out of the handle. Maybe its only 6v.
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Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up. ......
If you're not int othe DIY, then what about a mobile phone and a AA/RAC/etc etc company card in your pocket? ;) ;) :y :y
Never found a mobile to have reception when I realy needed it....ended up using a phone box!
Emergency flares then. PMSL ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Am not into the DIY repair side of wanting the tools, but just an emergency set up. ......
If you're not int othe DIY, then what about a mobile phone and a AA/RAC/etc etc company card in your pocket? ;) ;) :y :y
Never found a mobile to have reception when I realy needed it....ended up using a phone box!
ah! but can you find one working, usually just bare wires hanging down in the boxes round here
Cripes, you carry a 'Phone Box' around with ;D Have you got a miggy estate ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
On the Elite I have the CRT700, so I allways leave some credit on the Sim card. :y :y
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i bought one of those 30 million candle torches, bit big but comes in handy if any planes try and sneak past at night at 30,000 ft up ;D ;D
I have one of those but I lost the charger for it, so I tried a 12 volt charger and smoke started coming out of the handle. Maybe its only 6v.
i put duracell batteries in the charger last week, didnt even notice i did it. unless my son did and hes letting me think i did it, he can be quite crafty sometimes. ive seen him kick his golf ball out of the rough a few times, while i drop one through the bottom of my sleeve ;D ;D ;D
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and a new playboy magazine ;D ;D
Typical of you.
Dont forget tissues and wet wipes. ;D ;D ;D ;D