22 replies to this topic

[RossKnight]

Nope, halfords pro range is no joke. Good quality and lifetime guarantee. Really impressed with their stuff.

[gazza82]

An array of hammers, duct tape and cable ties. 

 
Don't forget WD-40!

No you really DO want to forget WD40.

Get a proper penetrating fluid, and lubricants designed for the job. Not some 'multi-purpose' spray the destroys rubber seals ...

Oh and cleaning fluid like Jizer and lots and lots of lint-free cloth and/or paper towels.

Halfords Pro range is good ... I've busted two 7mm hex sockets and they've replaced both without question.

Edited by gazza82, 20 July 2015 - 11:10 PM.

[Titchywitch256]

Wouldn't bother with the oil filter wrench. Just bang a screwdriver through it and turn - you'd be throwing it away anyway. 

 

I'd suggest also an electric impact wrench like this one

 

https://www.machinem...c-impact-wrench

 

Only used mine a handful of times, but it was invaluable when I did.

 

A work bench and vice are also indispensable.

[Icey]

Wouldn't bother with the oil filter wrench. Just bang a screwdriver through it and turn - you'd be throwing it away anyway. 

 

 

Until you run into one that's been on too long or wrenched too tight and then you just end up with a destroyed filter and oil everywhere.

 

I have two - one's a nylon strap and the other is the chain type. The nylon strap is the better of the two as the chain will crush really stubborn ones just like the screwdriver method. For the sake of a couple of quid - buy the proper tool.

[bob540]

Wouldn't bother with the oil filter wrench. Just bang a screwdriver through it and turn - you'd be throwing it away anyway. 
 

 
Until you run into one that's been on too long or wrenched too tight and then you just end up with a destroyed filter and oil everywhere.
 
I have two - one's a nylon strap and the other is the chain type. The nylon strap is the better of the two as the chain will crush really stubborn ones just like the screwdriver method. For the sake of a couple of quid - buy the proper tool.

Bought one of these the other day cause I couldn't find my fabric one, works really well I have to say.

[DJS911]

Trolley jack, axle stands and a set of ramps.

[bob540]

A garage. It drives me absolutely nuts not having one, working on the mini would be so much more enjoyable with a roof over my head!

[bob540]

Double posted for some reason

Edited by bob540, 22 July 2015 - 08:38 AM.