Cerb toolkit ... what do you carry?
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I thought I might get around to buying myself a proper little Cerb only tool kit to keep in the boot , have been prompted by the fact that I am off to Germany and Belgium at the weekend but also just want something to live in the boot full time (I usually carry around a selection of things from my home toolbox, but equally often borrow them back for the house and then forget to replace)
Am looking at this:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7...
It would I think be suitable for most jobs I would take on myself at the side of the road etc (thinking big fuse, maybe bulb changes etc.) The only thing I can see that will need to be added is a set of allen keys for the cover(unless there are allen key "bits" as part of the ratchet screwdriver attachments) and also I might get myself one of those led head torches for easy illumination if I get struck down at night. Am I missing anything obvious that any of you may carry, I am not looking for a tool kit worthy of a roadside chassis out rebuild, just something neat that won't take up much room, but is enough to get me up and running for simple probs, without having to call out the boys in yellow.
Am looking at this:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7...
It would I think be suitable for most jobs I would take on myself at the side of the road etc (thinking big fuse, maybe bulb changes etc.) The only thing I can see that will need to be added is a set of allen keys for the cover(unless there are allen key "bits" as part of the ratchet screwdriver attachments) and also I might get myself one of those led head torches for easy illumination if I get struck down at night. Am I missing anything obvious that any of you may carry, I am not looking for a tool kit worthy of a roadside chassis out rebuild, just something neat that won't take up much room, but is enough to get me up and running for simple probs, without having to call out the boys in yellow.
not sure i would go to Argos for tools?!?!?
i carry one of these (not had to use it yet)
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...
this, very useful:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...
some 100 amp fuses
and an old socket / screwdriver set, some thing from this page would do
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categories/searc...
custard
i carry one of these (not had to use it yet)
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...
this, very useful:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...
some 100 amp fuses
and an old socket / screwdriver set, some thing from this page would do
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categories/searc...
custard
Steve_T said:
I'd suggest a bunch of fuses and a test meter. If it's anything major and mechanical it's a flat bed anyway. If it's something simple like the big fuse a test meter is helpful. That and some jump leads. 
Steve.
Yep do all of them for a Cerbera - www.tvrextras.co.ukSteve.
It might be worth carrying some other simple spares such as oil pressure relief springs that don't cost much, are easy to fit but can cripple the car if you don't have them and need one.
A tyre pump, several sealant aerosols are also something else I would carry. Oh and a simple scissor jack. Trolley jacks generally don't go low enough.
custardkid said:
not sure i would go to Argos for tools?!?!?
Well I know they are not going to be top drawer, but for cheap basic kit for the boot I thought it would be adequate enough. However I am liking this ickle one from your links:http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...
it covers most of the stuff and will be ever neater (and cheaper
), the added bonus being it also even has an adjustable spanner thingamy which the other is lacking, thats gotta be useful for disconnecting battery etc. It does have less sockets obviously, anyone know what size the nuts on the big fuse are? Mind you I have been meaning to do the wing nut adaptation that someone mentioned a while ago, seemed like a much more sensible option and saves having to get busy with the wrench, can just reach an arm down and twiddle. Do also already have a voltmeter bought when battery was last playing so will chuck that in; also have jump leads but often leave them at home as they are mahoosive, can get a jump start anyway if really stuck as no cats to worry about. Fuses, bulbs also pretty much a given (learnt the hard way with the big fuse..er twice now
), it was mainly the tools side of things that I need to work on. Scissor jack is good idea, not even so much just for problems but I have fitted fancy Ohlins but can't adjust the rear without jacking up I think, seems a waste not to throw one in so I can have a fiddle now and again.Keep em coming
8/10/13mm spanners, metric adjustable wrench , flat blade and x head screw drivers, roll of insulating tape, selection of fuse blades, allen key for the engine bay covers, that lot easily fits into a little rag roll lost in the corner of the boot .
Not forgetting the phone & RAC card on your person, as I found out this week the hard way when staying at hotel the door fob just wouldn't open the car in the morning
no problem I'll get in the secret way. However my tools were in the boot, so had to give them ring if only to show the RAC man how to do it. Opened it all up, tried fob, fob now works 
you've just got to love Cerbs .
, flat blade and x head screw drivers, roll of insulating tape, selection of fuse blades, allen key for the engine bay covers, that lot easily fits into a little rag roll lost in the corner of the boot . Not forgetting the phone & RAC card on your person, as I found out this week the hard way when staying at hotel the door fob just wouldn't open the car in the morning
no problem I'll get in the secret way. However my tools were in the boot, so had to give them ring if only to show the RAC man how to do it. Opened it all up, tried fob, fob now works you've just got to love Cerbs . touching cloth said:
The only thing I can see that will need to be added is a set of allen keys for the cover
Alternatively... something that can be undone by hand. 
These are the prototypes. I'm expecting the production batch later this week. They have a rubber washer that stops the ally coming into contact with the GRP. Literally a few seconds, and the cover is off.
Excuse the lack of clean bodywork....
shpub said:
touching cloth said:
The only thing I can see that will need to be added is a set of allen keys for the cover
Alternatively... something that can be undone by hand. These are the prototypes. I'm expecting the production batch later this week. They have a rubber washer that stops the ally coming into contact with the GRP. Literally a few seconds, and the cover is off.
Excuse the lack of clean bodywork....
HarryW said:
sleep envy said:
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However I find my petrol can leaks because of the filler location and the angles involved, so I've got a cheap large plastic funnel. And remember to periodically empty and refil your can cause the petrol goes "off".
Seems like most tools are covered, but other stuff I keep in mine.... fire extinguisher, window breaking/seat belt cutter tool, warning triangle, reflective jacket, screen wipes, latex gloves, tyre pressure guage, tyre foam, handbook, phone charger, and blanket.
markh1 said:
shpub said:
touching cloth said:
The only thing I can see that will need to be added is a set of allen keys for the cover
Alternatively... something that can be undone by hand. These are the prototypes. I'm expecting the production batch later this week. They have a rubber washer that stops the ally coming into contact with the GRP. Literally a few seconds, and the cover is off.
Excuse the lack of clean bodywork....
Need some for the speed six airbox as well and some asbestos gloves for the poxy spacers
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