worst-case tool kit
Hello,
The wife and I may be taking a diesel on a cross-country road trip. The trip, Id anticipate, would take us through some countryside where there are not necessarily lots of people or facilities. The AAA 100 mile tow allowance may be needed because the closest service place, let alone dealer, might be 100+ miles away. Because of this, I'd like to put together a "worst-case" tool kit - something that isnt my whole basement full of tools, but that gets me better capability for most everything than the standard MB tool kit or a ratchet set. My thoughts are: -MB tool kit -3/8" drive ratchet set with wobble extension -extra screwdriver -pre and main fuel filter -gallon of oil -quart of ATF -gallon of water, gallon of antifreeze -2x8" board -tarp -multimeter -solar battery charger -manual air (bicycle) pump But what else? I dont want this to get too huge, and I figure things like the gallon of water double as a just in case survival item. The ATF I figure can be used to fill the fuel filter in case of a need to change, to minimize how much priming I need to do. But what other tools? Would it make sense to have some crowsfoot wrenches? What sizes besides 13mm? Anything else? I was thinking of maybe a tire plug kit too... Obviously if something goes terribly wrong, Ill get a tow... And Im not expecting anything to go wrong at all. I don't want to bring the kitchen sink, just some stuff to get me by in case of a batch of bad fuel, loss of a tire, a leak develops, etc. Recommendations??? Thanks! |
Bring adjustable wrench, pliers, wire cutters, serrated knife and a pack of shoe laces.
Shoe laces have save me twice with once time during a cross country trip... http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/2200572-post23.html http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...9&d=1206670193 . |
Duct tape, spare belt, channel locks . . .
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Unless you have a real oil burner, a gallon of oil seems excessive. Same with the antifreeze. A flashlight would be a good thing to have.
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Spare set of belts (consider replacing them now and using the old ones as spares)
Tape to repair radiator hoses Maybe more than one extra sets of fuel filters (incase you get a bad tankful) Assorted electrical connectors and electrical tape Spare fuses Assorted bolts/nuts/hose clamps A good flashlight Flares and/or reflectors hand cleaner and towels Working cell phone and auto charger credit cards and cash |
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LEATHERMAN WAVE or similar. never be without one of these. have one in each glove box and have used them to save myself a long walk twice.
once i ran over a barbed wire bandit trap. for those not familiar with the term. people who pray on unsuspecting motorist place barbed wire across the road to pop tires. well i happened to run over one of these, didin't blow a tire, but it did get kicked up into my drive shaft and axles. and bound it up pretty good. used the wire cutters on the WAVE to cut in up untill it wasn't binding anymore. then drove slowly to a gas station where the amazed attendant put my car on the lift and used an angle grinder to get the rest off. Moral of the story, expect the unexpected |
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Wow, Ive driven all over the place, quite a bit, and have never heard of this before. Good point though! |
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but for some smart guy, this trap could be pretty effective. |
got a link? I want to read more about this. Scary...
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but oh well. lets just say the chances of you running across this are pretty next to nill. |
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.23% is next to nil . . . |
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stupid period key |
AAA Tow tip
Here's a tip a tow truck driver once gave me:
If you're really stuck out in the middle of nowhere and need a tow that's over the 100 mile limit, have the driver take you the 100 miles and drop you off. Then call AAA again for the second tow for the next 100 miles and so forth until you get back to civilization. Could save a lot of money on a bad day. Jeff |
Roll of twine- I got stuck on my way to Buffalo from Staten Island. Twine got me from PA to Buffalo, and back to the island.
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A $10 set of Harbor Frieght metric end wrenches might come in handy
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Re: Worst case tool kit...
I'd throw in a set of needlenose, jb weld (can help patch radiator in case of failure), superglue for those little things that rattle, I use the foot pump instead of T handle bicycle pump - much easier on an old man like me, tow strap, small floor jack, hammer, pry bar, spare bulbs/headlight, spare radiator hoses, diesel additive of choice and a container of hand cleaner.
If you're going through the mountains, sealed containers swell at high altitudes - they can gush fluids in unwanted places. Codifex 1981 240D SkyBlue (needs an engine) 1983 300DTurbo w/sunroof |
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Some patience, understanding, and a smile even at 11pm at night.
It's amazing that people tend to forget that. ;-) |
Along with my tools and fluids, I always keep several pair of latex gloves in my bag of goodies. They take up very little space any you will be very happy to have them when you need them.
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A credit card with a HIGH limit and LOW a balance. ;)
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Cigars.
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