The 'E' Type Forum

All,

I'm about to put my car (S1 4.2 Coupe) back on the road after about 12 years. When it was last on the road, I did cobble together a small tool kit which fitted within the spare wheel, but this has now migrated to my daily driver.

Apologies if this has been done to death before, if so please direct me to the appropriate thread!

So...what do you consider essential for a tool kit for a S1 E-type, and also what spare parts are the most likely to be needed to get you back home?

So far I've got:

Tools

Jack & spacer block(s)
Thor hammer
Small Socket set (metric may have to do due to availability)
Adjustable spanner
11/32 AF x 3/8 AF
7/16 AF x 1/2 AF
9/16 AF x 5/8 AF
3/4 AF x 7/8 AF
Flat-bladed screwdriver
Cross-head screwdriver
Small pliers
Wire cutters/strippers
Feeler gauges
Torch


Spares

Wire
Electrical tape
Distributor points
Condenser
Radiator bandage
Barrs Leaks
Bulbs
Fuses (in holders behind centre dashboard)
500 ml Engine Oil
500 ml Brake fluid
Small can WD40
4TR unit
Spark Plug

Thanks.

Full list here: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=150

Spare coil - mine gave up due to the heat last year ( 41 degrees in Lincs ) it did recover after a couple of hours and some cold water poured over it .

It's probably in David's list, but fan belt of course

Thanks all.

Don't forget to pack a spare inner tube.

Cheers,

Richard

13/16 AF spanner or socket is useful for the fuel line banjoes

Did I read somewhere that some of the fuel/carb bolts are Whitworth sizes?

Geoff

SU float chamber top bolts and fuel rail banjo bolts are Whitworth, and a suitable socket for each doesn't take up too much space.

But both can be managed by a decent adjustable wrench in an emergency, but I would advocate for the properly sized sockets or combination wrenches (spanner).

Yes, 13/16" AF = 7/16" BSW. Either way, essential for an emergency tool roll!