34 replies to this topic

[giles_g]

It's a really easy one I know but need to know in advance so I can borrow one today. Could be wrong but 8mm seems familiar??

[greenwheels]

An adjustable?

[Stiggytoo]

Sounds like you need more tools. It's a mini so it's not like they won't get used.

[Will16]

Could be any size really, mine are 13mm. Adjustable is your best bet to be honest

[ukcooper]

mine are 12mm but been replaced. seen them low as 10mm and up to 14mm oh and a Phillip's screw driver.

[dyshipfakta]

Mine are quick release. They are great

[nicklouse]

It's a really easy one I know but need to know in advance so I can borrow one today. Could be wrong but 8mm seems familiar??

 original ones used a cross head screw driver.

 

you really need to get some basic tools and know your car.

 

but back to your question.

 

I have found 10-12-13-14mm and 7/16-1/2-9/16 cover most after market terminals depending on when they were bought and where and which terminal they are.

[gazza82]

It's a really easy one I know but need to know in advance so I can borrow one today. Could be wrong but 8mm seems familiar??

 

If they are originals, they won't be metric .. A/F spanners are a better fit on most classic mini nuts and bolts ...

[giles_g]

Obviously adjustable is the easiest option what is needed is organising of the shed so I can access what tools I have. As I say for convenience I'm going to borrow what I need didn't realise there were so many variations.

[giles_g]

It's a really easy one I know but need to know in advance so I can borrow one today. Could be wrong but 8mm seems familiar??

 original ones used a cross head screw driver.
 
you really need to get some basic tools and know your car.
 
but back to your question.
 
I have found 10-12-13-14mm and 7/16-1/2-9/16 cover most after market terminals depending on when they were bought and where and which terminal they are.

Only owned the car two weeks Saturday so barely had the chance to familiarize myself with my car lol

[Icey]

Only owned the car two weeks Saturday so barely had the chance to familiarize myself with my car lol

Right then, some simply advise - get yourself some 3/8ths Imperial sockets, a set of Imperial spanners and some good screwdrivers. You'll need them.

 

 

[Italianjob]

I have one of these from halfords 'Halfords 65 Piece Socket Set 1/4" 3/8"' I can't link from on my phone, it does 100% of the small to medium jobs on a mini no problem, you will need bigger tools for the bigger job! No spanners included in this set so might be worth paying a little extra for one with everything! It will also cut your work time by over half with an organised set!

[smurfomatic]

As said above, a basic socket and spanner set are essential tools. You can pick up mixed metric & imperial sets from lots of places. I bought a Silverline spanner set from Amazon a few years ago, probably every size you'll ever need in metric and AF and cost £15. Get a set of decent screwdrivers and pliers, plus a multimeter for electrical testing, and that'll cover most issues you're likely to encounter.

[tiger99]

Decent tools are always a wise investment. They will be needed again and again....

Don't forget the Birmingham Screwdriver, aka Calibrated Persuader. They come in several useful sizes and shapes, and are invariably needed on occasion.

[giles_g]

Yeah dead right, what tools I have I cant access only recently moved and still chaotic, luckily where I work we do stock such items so I'll have to ask what the best price is lol.

Edited by giles_g, 10 May 2016 - 05:01 PM.