The Dubbers "Ideal" tool box

Discussion in 'Tools, Equipment & Fasteners' started by turbotommy, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. A.N. Other Banned after significant club disruption Dec 5th 2

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    What would be useful is knowing which cars require more Torx & splines.

    I can get away on Mk1s with an M8 spline, that's it.

    Mk2 needs an M10 spline, no Torxes AFAIK.

    Mk3? etc.
     
  2. paultownsend Forum Member

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    has anyone mentioned a torque wrench yet?
    i found 2 were needeed. one for the smaller stuff, and another for the head etc.

    i found halfords professional tools fantastic value for money. their 100pc kit is hard to beat. its all lifetime guaranteed, and they never quibble with a replacement
     
  3. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    Only bolts I use a torque wrench on are clutch and head bolts, everything else I use common sense :)
     
  4. Funky Diver Forum Member

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    Including the ratchet mechanism?

    They refused to change the last one I knackered, then tried to sell me a repair kit [xx(]
     
  5. WillG

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    ball joint splitter? (scissor type for me!)

    long m8 spline for driveshafts? (or lots of extensions!)

    wire brushes

    wd40/penetrating fluid

    3rd hand!

    decent jack and axle stands

    6ft length of scaffolding/aluminium pipe

    long small magnet for picking things from where they shoudn't be!

    engine crane/winch

    pipe wrench/mole grips for water hose clamps

    maybe more for reassembly:

    copper slip

    electric tester light/multimeter
     
  6. fishnchipsx2 Forum Member

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    Proper coolant hose spring-clip remover.

    [​IMG]

    Best thing I ever bought, saves hours of stress :lol:
     
  7. nealey Forum Junkie

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    small, medium and large pry bar!

    snips

    Large grips
     
  8. ambrose89

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    bit of wood
    blow torch
    alcohol
     
  9. tones61

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    the lug tool for taking of top mounts,:-)
     
  10. Jaundice

    Jaundice Forum Member

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    Needed a 12 sided spline tool for some MK4 driveshaft bolts yesterday, can't remember the size though, I will check and edit later

    Needed an M8 6 sided spline and a lump hammer to get rear caliper carriers off a MK3 after I rounded the hex shape out completely. Although that was before I bought some Irwin bolt grippers:lol:
     
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  11. IanH Forum Member

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    20 Malboro Lights? ;)

    Ian...
     
  12. lufbramatt Forum Member

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    forgot the essential tool for removing donor engines in a hurry, a fork lift truck:

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    remember that dave? hehe
     
  13. tinydubs

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    Zippo lighter for lighting said blow torch and for heat shrink tubing.
    Spray anti septic, Super glue and spray plaster and duck tape for a quick "combat first aid"fix
    [xx(]
     
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  14. nhoj62

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    1/2" drive breaker bars in 18" 24" and 32" lengths, socket sets in 3/8" and 1/2" all sizes from 8mm to 30mm, torx, allen and spline bits in as many sizes as you can get, also a screwfix utility bar and claw hammer, lump hammer and bolster chisel is good for various jobs, laser tools strut top nuts for them dam pesky top nuts when doing the front suspension, angle grinder for when that dam bolt just wont come out and you have totally run out of patience and swear words. power drill with a variety of wire wheels, for cleaning up the lastest scabby part you got from the breakers. circlip pliers internal and external versions for use on the drive shafts cv joints etc.
     
  15. turbotommy Forum Member

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    Lol! certainly do matt :lol: (your forgetting the Sthil saw for the steering column incident pmsl)

    Yes Ian,20 Marlboro lights are an invaluble addition to all tool kits (emergency "break glass" packet hehehehe)

    Some cracking additions peeps :thumbup: will update when beer weres off [:$]
     
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  16. Drew21 Forum Member

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    decent spanners (spend cash on these, or get someone rich to buy them for you for your birthday!!)
    timing light, with a timing advance feature
    CO meter for setting the fueling
    washing up bowl & funnels
    oil filter tool (mine is the chain type)
    ramps (and ramp extensions if you're very low)
    jumper leads for testing electrical bits n bobs
    lots of blocks of wood of various sizes
    WD40, plusgas, waxoyl, underseal, black hammerite, copper grease
    pressure brake bleeder (easy DIY to build a one of these)
    battery charger

    may be a luxury is multiple socket sets. I have a 1/4" set (for small beer), a 3/8" set (for pretty much everything), and 1/2" for wheel bolts, cyl head bolts, suspension parts, etc. Universal joints and wobble extensions on all of these. My small torque wrench is 3/8" and I have a large torque wrench which is 1/2". I tend to use a torque wrench for everything as I'm a little bit OCD [:$]

    I've always used a large G-clamp instead of a dedicated caliper wind back tool
    and I use a suitably sized allen key instead of a timing belt tensioner tool (levered over the socket on the tensioner bolt)
    oh and for holding the water pump sprocket still whilst undoing the bolts I have a large one-handed adjustable spanner. Adjustable spanners are quite useful anyway, in true Goldilocks fashion I have three and used the middle one yesterday to undo a coolant sensor!!

    has anyone mentioned screwdrivers yet?
     
  17. bens_cab Forum Junkie

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    biggest hammer i have works most issues out
     
  18. welshwizzard88

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    IM sure it must be there but havent seen it:

    Taps
    Retaps
    Stud extractor for the manifold bolts that just snapp!!

    Some dies to clean up old bols if going to be reused.

    Electricians Teflon cutting grease for threads.
     
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    Rubber Mallet is always good for delicate jobs where you don't want to wreck things.

    I usually just use a forklift, sledgehammer, gas axe and bolt croppers though...
     
  20. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    My twin brother lol
     

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