Common Wrench Sizes For Pre '80 RR

[jackafrica]

In the process of purchasing an early Range Rover.

It's been semi dormant for the past few years and will need to be driven 1,000ks home.

Whilst taking sensible precautions by replacing fluids, belts and suchlike, may I ask the learned owners, what size sockets and spanners, or combinations will best serve this intended preparation and subsequent journey?

It's a good excuse for me to purchase some new tools, though would prefer to buy single sizes of quality tools rather than a shiny set of ***** which I'll end up cursing.

I'd prefer a pleasant trip rather than a hectic adventure through lack of preparation and foresight.
Thanks.

[uninformed]

I cant help with the sizes. At a guess I would say SAE and some Metric, most common will be between 3/8 10mm and 1" 25mm. There may even be some BSW/WW

It can be cheaper to buy "sets" of the good stuff than individual of the good stuff also. Yes you may spend more getting seven spanners than say 4-5, but would be cheaper than buying those 7 separately

[jackafrica]

Thanks uninformed, I do have a few tools. The odd set and the odd tin box too.

However, my main need is to know what sizes I should take with me, for this trip, to rescue the 2 door.
There is preparatory work to be done prior to driving away.
Changing all the fluids and oils, filters, belts, etc.

In addition, I have the opportunity to remove a LT95 from another Range Rover, which is in the bush.
Any special tools, to undo the prop shaft bolts and nuts perhaps?
In this regard, would a 9/16", 3/8 drive universal socket and extension suffice for the factory tool?

Taking an airline flight to the destination, would prefer to take only what's required.

If a bloke were taking a trip into the bush, in a pre 1980 2 door Range Rover, what would be in the tool kit as the essentials?

I look forward to someone sharing the knowledge, with a RR noviciate.

[PhilipA]

Well AFAIR 9/16 AF, 5/8 AF, 1/2 AF, 7/16 AF, 1 1/16AF for sump plug, 27MM for wheels, and AFAIR 11/16 for Panhard Rod ( but check this) and a couple of other biguns for trailing arms , bushes etc that you will have to check.
You need sockets and rings in the same size for the Panhard Rod and for the leading and trailing arms as they are bolts and nuts that turn unless held both ends..
49MM? box for the wheel bearings. They are advertised on Ebay.

A BIG Philips screwdriver for the door hinges and locks although some may have allen keys.
Regar s Philip A

[jackafrica]

Well AFAIR 9/16 AF, 5/8 AF, 1/2 AF, 7/16 AF, 1 1/16AF for sump plug, 27MM for wheels, and AFAIR 11/16 for Panhard Rod ( but check this) and a couple of other biguns for trailing arms , bushes etc that you will have to check.
You need sockets and rings in the same size for the Panhard Rod and for the leading and trailing arms as they are bolts and nuts that turn unless held both ends..
49MM? box for the wheel bearings. They are advertised on Ebay.

A BIG Philips screwdriver for the door hinges and locks although some may have allen keys.
Regar s Philip A

Big thanks PhilipA.
Great start.
I've seen the hub (wheel bearing) box spanner for sale by most vendors. 52mm? Part Number 606435, LRT54002

For draining and filling the engine, transmission, transfer case, diffs...which tools would these require, if it can be recalled for a 1973 to 1980.

A question or three.
1. A big Phillips... is that a #3 or perhaps even a Pozidriv? Pozidriv is the head with the four radiating lines between the slots.

2. As I'm going to rescue and don't have the trailing rods and suchlike to measure for the biguns, could someone please take up the mantle and carry the information forward another step please.

3. Can anyone recall ANY BSW ?

Thanks.

[uninformed]

I would guess the diff bungs to drain oil would be 1/2 square female. That is you use a 1/2 square male end, like on the end of a 1/2 ratchet or barker bar. I dont know about the t/case/gear box?

The other thing is the swivels probably have their own oil compartment??? and would require draining/refilling.

[jackafrica]

I'm hoping the swivels might be leaking, a sign there's something in there :D

Excellent on the breaker bar, most owners will have a 1/2" drive breaker bar or ratchet.

[PhilipA]

The other thing is the swivels probably have their own oil compartment???


Ah forgot the swivels.
The top is about 1/2 square plug and the level plug is AFAIR a 1/4 AF square plug. They are probably BSP but those will do it.
Regards Philip A
PS you have to turn the steering full right to fill the LH swivel and vice versa. If they have grease you can check the level by turning and then dipping with a zip tie.