Essential tools list

[CornishSilver]

Christmas being around the corner thought id get sorted for the future travel,services and breakdowns. So to set the scene, your going on a long road trip through the gobi desert and you need an essential tool set what would you take as a minimum? I have been a put in the garage man but from the new year things are going to change, got my books sorted :lol:

 

[rlepecha]

Leathermans or multitool with pliers.
Set of metric combination spanners.
Spark plug socket with 3/8 extension and decent 3/8 ratchet (Facom ones have been pretty good to me).
Couple of 3/8 metric sockets to suit the common sizes (8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 17mm, 19mm, 17mm hex for gearbox plugs,I think?)
X-style Wheel brace
Crimping pliers.
Couple of different size flat head and posi screwdrivers.


In addition to this I carry a set on bondhus Allen keys because I've got a few bolts/set screws on my bus that requires them.

Consumables are:
Cable ties
Couple of common bulbs
Fuel hose clips
Few sizes of jubilee clips (mainly a just in case one of the push fit aeroquip oil line fittings on my bus fails).
Fuses
Spare coil
Spare points & condenser.
Length of few thicknesses of wire
A few crimp connectors of different sizes & styles
Electrical tape

Think that's about it for me..


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[slow-lane-Matt]

gaffer tape & WD40

If it moves and shouldn't = gaffer tape
If it doesn't move but should = WD40

 

[Webbaldo]

A Stanley 6in1 screwdriver, £3.99

Proper sized screwdriver and sensible sized heads for use on most VW stuff.

Miles better than the crappy stubby ones and more usable than the little head ones.