Billy.Whizz Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I would like to put together a minimalist tool kit to carry in the 7 permanently, it's mainly the spanner sizes that I may need, I already have a stop& go puncture repair kit and mini compressor. All advice will be appreciated. Thanks.Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 for specifics let us know which car year and engine you have...? Tank tape, fuses and zip ties for starters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 This is worth having if you don't carry a sparehttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Puncturesafe-Tyre-Sealant-cars-motorcycles-Double-Kit-11-free-delivery/271279150096 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy.Whizz Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 2# picking new car up in april it's a 420R. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 If I am just out for a blat, then I am a mobile and an AA card sort of 7 owner. But, when I am out for the day that increase to a tool roll Velcroed to the inside of my boot that contains the following Torch (LED) 7mm combination spanner (for Jubilee clips) 8mm combination spanner 10mm combination spanner 13mm combination spanner 15mm combination spanner 17mm combination spanner 3/8" Ratchet 1/4" Ratchet Socket rail with 7mm 1/4" drive socket 8mm 1/4" drive socket 10mm 1/4" drive socket 13mm 3/8" drive socket 15mm 3/8" drive socket 17mm 3/8" drive socket 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor 19mm 1/2" drive socket Short 1/4" extension 6mm hex drive 3/8" drive socket 8mm hex drive 3/8" drive socket Medium 3/8" drive socket Side cutters Needle nose pliers Tie wraps Gloves Spare fuses (selection) LeathermanThat said I can just remove the wheel bolts (but I can't jack my car) with my 3/8" drive ratchet, but that's only because I have torqued the wheel bolts correctly and not had them wound up with a windy gun. If I had to tackle on the the many imperial bolts on my metric car, the I will use the metric spanner and replace the fixing when I return. This set is about self help, because I still have my AA card :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I went for a few Wera kits that cover most of the aboveWera 05056490001 Tool-Check Plus Tool Set, 39 pieceWera 6004 Joker Set 1 Self-Setting Spanner Set, 4pc, 05020110001Spare throttle and clutch cablealong with a Gerber and a couple of extension rods but agree the AA or equivalent card is your best friend.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy.Whizz Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 #5 blimey Chris i don't want to take the engine out at the roadside, lol, just a basic tool kit for a simple repair to maybe change the fan belt, cables etc before calling for recovery. I'll take your advice on the spanners tho, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative jonsymons Posted February 9, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted February 9, 2021 Agree with the Recovery Card (I use GEM - v good).There is another option which I used recently...make sure you break down outside the house of a very nice chap polishing his classic car and borrow his tools to get you going again! It's certainly the light weight option although I accept there are shortcomings to it as a regular plan. My (very cold) passenger seemed happy with the solution although I've not managed to persuade her out for a drive since...Enjoy your car when it arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonT Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On my long euro trips, I'm more of the view that parts are more useful than tools (although perhaps taking availability of imperial tools for granted on the continent is risky). Garages/recovery drivers should have tools, but it will be things like cables (throttle/clutch), plugs, dizzy cap etc that you may struggle to get hold of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Toughie Posted February 9, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted February 9, 2021 "...a very nice chap polishing his classic car"Is there a way of getting these to show up on a SatNav, so we can plan our breakdowns properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel B Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Haha! I had the same experience as Jonsymons last year. The Caterham 'failed to proceed' & came to a halt outside a house with a Porsche Cayman on the drive. The Cayman owner was absolutely thrilled to have a broken down 420R outside, asked loads of questions, leant me tools & water & made me a coffee.The breakdown was my own fault, I'd loosened a hose clip to improve access whilst bleeding the clutch & hadn't tightened it up properly. Another vote for Wera tools here. I have a set of spanners & a set of sockets that fit neatly behind the driver's seat (assuming you're not TOO tall!). I also carry a can of tyre goo, a throttle cable, spare exhaust mounting bushes (I've had a couple fail), gaffer tape & cable ties (both very useful & versatile).Welcome to the club by the way & a great choice of 7! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative jonsymons Posted February 11, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted February 11, 2021 #11 Nigel - I share your pain. I'd replaced a perished rubber fuel hose at the tank outlet and hadn't managed to get the connection to the pipe right so it came off - result was no fuel to the engine despite a full tank! Embarrassing.I reckon there is a good Blatchat thread in this - "Self-inflicted break downs"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel B Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I must confess Jon, it wasn't my first self inflicted break down! That's a great idea for a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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