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Tool Kit Items
« on: 27 December 2008, 01:56:42 »
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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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #1 on: 27 December 2008, 02:17:04 »
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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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #2 on: 27 December 2008, 09:17:40 »
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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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #3 on: 27 December 2008, 09:51:38 »
Crank sensor

Torx bits and socket set
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« Reply #4 on: 27 December 2008, 09:53:14 »
FBH ;D
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« Reply #5 on: 27 December 2008, 10:52:09 »
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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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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #6 on: 27 December 2008, 11:15:27 »
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
 :y :y :y :y :y :y

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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #7 on: 27 December 2008, 11:17:44 »
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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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« Reply #8 on: 27 December 2008, 11:23:57 »
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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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #9 on: 27 December 2008, 11:25:05 »
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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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« Reply #10 on: 27 December 2008, 11:27:31 »
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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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« Reply #11 on: 27 December 2008, 11:35:41 »
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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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Re: Tool Kit Items
« Reply #12 on: 27 December 2008, 14:18:41 »
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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