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  1. 7th September 2009, 09:17 PM #1
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    Streamlining my toolkit.

    I realised recently that I carry an large amount of unnecessary bits and bobs in the back of my Disco so I'm going about trying to reduce some of it.

    When it comes to my toolkit I'm sure there are quite a few items I can actually do without. For example, I've for a full set of combination ring spanners and a sizeable socket set however, I'm sure only a few of these would actually of use on the Disco.

    My question then is this: other than going round the car checking each nut and bolt, is there a list of all the spanner sizes and the like which are of use with the Disco so I can reduce the amount of stuff I'm carrying around? Do I really need that 4mm socket spanner or that 15/16" ring spanner and many of the other sizes in between?

    Thanks in advance!

    D'oh! I spelt 'streamlining' wrong and I can't edit the title? Mods?
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  2. 7th September 2009, 09:31 PM #2
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    8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 17mm, 19mm (+6mm for holding shock pins)

    Are common on Disco....

    Cant say (aside from GearBox) that I remember using anything else.
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  3. 7th September 2009, 09:39 PM #3
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    Don't forget the viscous fan spanner and the wheel bearing hub nut socket. Not sure of the sizes offhand. Also the trim removal tool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sam_d View Post
    D'oh! I spelt 'streamlining' wrong and I can't edit the title? Mods?
    Fixed.

    Dave's pretty right when it comes to sizing. I'd add a 7mm for some smaller bolts.

    I carry a Sidchrome 38-piece A/F Metric combination 3/8" and 1/4" drive socket set Sidchrome 38pce Combo Socket Set 1/4 & 3/8"". #19105. It has too many pieces for what I need but as I had it anyway....



    I also carry a screwdriver set and a set of Sidchrome open-end/ring spanners Sidchrome 16pce R&OE Spanner Set AF & Metric. #22105





    Of course, I have pliers and side cutters as well.
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  5. 7th September 2009, 09:46 PM #5
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    18mm for the shocks,
    What hose clamps do you have 5/16?,
    14mm if you lossen the serpintine belt.
    Ones to fit those spare bolts you carry too.
    12" EFS.
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    The one you leave out is the one you'll need too, refer Murphy

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  6. 7th September 2009, 10:20 PM #6
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    Crankshaft nut is the same size as the wheel nuts.
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    This is what I did...

    I started off with a fairly basic toolkit and kept it in a separate location to the rest of the tools. When I worked on the car, if I used a tool that wasn't originally in this tool kit, once the job was finished, that's where it would go...

    That way, I managed to keep my toolkit to something manageable whilst also having the special tools necessary for most jobs.

    HTH

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  8. 8th September 2009, 05:39 AM #8
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    personally, i've allways worked on the theory that the only tools you dont carry with you are the ones that you'll need to get you out of trouble at the most inconvenient of times....
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    Lately I've had to use 9/16" spanners a fair bit. I can't remember why though .
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  10. 8th September 2009, 07:05 AM #10
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    preventitive maintance and a RACT (or state equal) full membership, light and fits in the wallet.
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