Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
#1 Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
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.
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.
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#2 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
Full list here: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=150
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
2024 Lexus LBX
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
2024 Lexus LBX
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
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#3 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
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 .
Mark
1968 series 1.5 roadster
1968 series 1.5 roadster
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#4 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
It's probably in David's list, but fan belt of course
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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#6 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
Don't forget to pack a spare inner tube.
Cheers,
Richard
Cheers,
Richard
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1965 S1 E Type DHC (ex 2 BBC)
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
1950 XK120 (now sold)
1953 XK120 (now sold)
1965 S1 E Type DHC (ex 2 BBC)
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
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rossbraithwaite
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#7 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
13/16 AF spanner or socket is useful for the fuel line banjoes
'67 S1.5 FHC, manual, maroon with black interior. Originally exported to Arizona but 'repatriated' in '89. Since converted to RHD and triple SUs.
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#8 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
Did I read somewhere that some of the fuel/carb bolts are Whitworth sizes?
Geoff
Geoff
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S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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#9 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
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).
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).
Steve
'65 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
'65 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#10 Re: Emergency Tool / Spare Parts Kit ?
Yes, 13/16" AF = 7/16" BSW. Either way, essential for an emergency tool roll!
'67 S1.5 FHC, manual, maroon with black interior. Originally exported to Arizona but 'repatriated' in '89. Since converted to RHD and triple SUs.
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