Tools & Spares - what do you carry ?

[pilbeam_mp62]

Just wondering what Ultima drivers carry in the way of tools and spares - and where do you stash them !

Thanks very much,
Regards

[Mjpmark]

Top Question, - ill be carrying my mobile and a direct number to Kyle!

[Mr.Snood]

fire-extinguisher
1.5 liter water
kitchen roll
set of fuses
mobilephone
flashlight
sonic screwdriver

[V8Dom]

various spaners behing seat, and a tyre pressure guage and electric tyre pump..all kept behind the seat wrapped up in a bag..

Id like to carry a
trolley jack
snap on tool box
compressor
air lines and power tools
tyre changing machine
welder
and some cleaning rag




But you dont seem to get the room in a modern car now-a-days

Dom

[Graham-P]

Toolroll from local hardward shop with various spanners (metric/imperial), pliers, allen keys, screwdrivers...also carry, small socket set, sepentine belt, tie wraps in all sizes, duck tape, water/antifreeze, oil, various fuses, tyre inflation cans with compressor, hand cleaner and rubber gloves, paper towels, torch, all in one luggage container.
yep I'm paranoid.....but as soon as I don't carry something I'm bound to need it......see told you....paranoid!.....

Edited by Graham-P on Monday 1st February 17:22

[V8Dom]

Graham-P said:

Toolroll from local hardward shop with various spanners (metric/imperial), pliers, allen keys, screwdrivers...also carry, small socket set, sepentine belt, tie wraps in all sizes, duck tape, water/antifreeze, oil, various fuses, tyre inflation cans with compressor, hand cleaner and rubber gloves, paper towels, torch, all in one luggage container.
yep I'm paranoid.....but as soon as I don't carry something I'm bound to need it......see told you....paranoid!.....

Edited by Graham-P on Monday 1st February 17:22

Graham seeing as you are about to attempt wiring up your engine, is it worth adding a multimeter, some spare bullet connectors and spare wire to your list of Paranoid tools..

Dom

[Swiss_Toni]

A darn good question.

Just to take it one step further, any must have on hand for track days (Ultima specific parts or related items).

E.g., to the track rod ends alway go or are wheel bearing a weak point, etc, etc.

I need to put together a bit of spare package (nothing over the top).

[Graham-P]

V8Dom said:

Graham seeing as you are about to attempt wiring up your engine, is it worth adding a multimeter, some spare bullet connectors and spare wire to your list of Paranoid tools..

Dom

Dom, if you knew me you'd know that anything electrical would be redundant in my hands that's where the mobile comes in handy......
How's the leg btw?

Graham

[V8Dom]

Hi Graham

thanks for asking..legs a bit of a sore subject at the moment as originally it was my ankle broken, then my leg, then they explained id split the bone at the bottom where the leg meets the ankle(should have pinned it really) then its a few toes as well(whoops. i sort of nearly fell over when resting honest!!!!!!!!!. GGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRR

but all saying that i got the ultima on axle stands yesterday (after jumping in the driving seat and straightening it in the garage in readyness for the winter jobs i promised myself). Docs telling me to rest another 3 weeks before a walking plaster, but im bored now, so a nice little seat next to the suspension with the wheels off will relieve the itch to get started....hahahahaha no rest for the wicked....and ill rest the leg on a cushion while i work..

and i have the perfect secret tool for jacking up the front of an ultima and boy did it work well..

Only playing with you regarding the wiring as i know you are worried about it... Dont worry, there are plenty of helpfull hands here and if i was close id come and give you a hand(can't lend you a leg!!)...

Dom

[pilbeam_mp62]

Thanks for the ideas - I will now be able to put together a comprehensive kit

Regards