TVR tool box

[Cloggy]

I am technically impared, the wife owns the tool box and power tools in our house which I am not allowed to touch under pain of death.

We are planning a trip from Northern Spain to Almeira in the Chim this spring so I am peparing for 'eventualities'.

The Chim has no spare but these foam thinghy's so I bought an electric pump.
Just realised there is no jack or wheel nut key either.

Read the 'Chim/Griff' bible and will order some spares like fanbelt, etc.

I thought it would be a good idea to take some tools, although don't know what to do with them but some kind soul may 'volunteer' if I get stranded, so having some tools with me is the minimum I can do for the poor sod.

Had a look in Halfrauds for an emergency tool set but they only sell enormous ones.

So am looking for advice from you kind PH people what I should take as a minimum and where to get it.

Thanks in advance,

Useless

Ahh, nearly forgot. I have taken out AA European cover just 'in case'.

Edited by Cloggy on Wednesday 21st February 15:21

[zippee]

Cloggy said:

Ahh, nearly forgot. I have taken out AA European cover just 'in case'.

tAKE OUT rac OR SIMILAR INSTEAD. tHEY RECOVERED MY cHIM BACK FROM sWITZERLAND LAST YEAR FOLLOWING A BROKEN CLUTCH AND IT (oops caps lock) arrived back with 2.5ks worth of front end damage for which I have had to take them to court to secure an admission of liability.

Regarding tools - litre or so of oil, jack etc. tyre weld, V belt, spanners & sockets, 100amp fuse (a must), copy of the bible, screwdrivers, litre of coolant should do you. Also, some gaffer tape can always come in handy.

[theaxe]

My touring kit list from last year's trip around Italy. Didn't need any of it but it was nice to have.

Oh, and it's worth checking the 100 amp fuse before you go as well as taking a spare.

Edited by theaxe on Wednesday 21st February 15:39

[Cloggy]

Thank guys that is great. Love the Chimeara site.

[andy-w]

theaxe said:

Oh, and it's worth checking the before you go as well as taking a spare.

...or remove the 100 Amp fuse...one less thing to worry about.

Gaffer tape, electrical tape, super glue...2 litre bottle of water. some spare wire...and the bible!!!

[burriana]

Cloggy said:

We are planning a trip from Northern Spain to Almeira in the Chim this spring

Do you mean Almeria? If so, why? Just interested as we have a new build down there in the final throes of completion.

If you get chance drive 20 mins up the road to the capital of the Almeria region, El Ehida ... superb little town with some great classy shops and bars, a hidden gem

By the way ... don't forget a spare ignition lead just in case... and make sure it's the longest one!

[ray_von]

andy-w said:

...or remove the 100 Amp fuse...one less thing to worry about.

Andy you seem pretty clued up about these things. Will it still work if I remove the fuse?

[theaxe]

You need to join the wires together (otherwise the alternator can't charge the battery).


Basically undo the nuts and move the left wire onto the same pole as the right hand wire and put the nut back on. This is generally considered to be safe but the fuse does in theory offer the alternator & battery some protection against a major fault.

[andy-w]

...or if you are really going for it get some new cable and put that in...

Yes it will be fine without the 100 amp fuse...you will just eliminate something that could go wrong...and when it does it means you have got to crawl under the car to change it.


by the way, Ray_Von, if you want to be upset come round mine sometime and see the state my chim is in....about a third of the way through the strip down....!!!

Edited by andy-w on Wednesday 21st February 16:32

[ray_von]

Judging by the replies my attempt at a joke went I'll try harder in future

Stripped down nice one

Edited by ray_von on Wednesday 21st February 17:28

[andy-w]

ray_von said:

Judging by the replies my attempt at a joke went I'll try harder in future

Stripped down nice one

Edited by ray_von on Wednesday 21st February 17:28

as jokes go that was very very very .....

oh yes...stripped down...soon to be body off and engine out...i am aiming to undo every single nut, bolt, double sided tape and glued down thing...

[Cloggy]

andy-w said:

ray_von said:

Judging by the replies my attempt at a joke went I'll try harder in future

Stripped down nice one

Edited by ray_von on Wednesday 21st February 17:28

as jokes go that was very very very .....

oh yes...stripped down...soon to be body off and engine out...i am aiming to undo every single nut, bolt, double sided tape and glued down thing...

Andy, we have not met but you're my hero.
I know you are a long way from me but when the wheather is better I may take a trip uuup north to see what you're up to with that Chim.

[andy-w]

Cloggy said:

andy-w said:

ray_von said:

Judging by the replies my attempt at a joke went I'll try harder in future

Stripped down nice one

Edited by ray_von on Wednesday 21st February 17:28

as jokes go that was very very very .....

oh yes...stripped down...soon to be body off and engine out...i am aiming to undo every single nut, bolt, double sided tape and glued down thing...

Andy, we have not met but you're my hero.
I know you are a long way from me but when the wheather is better I may take a trip uuup north to see what you're up to with that Chim.

You are more than welcome to come up and see...make it the 2nd sunday of the month and you can tie in with the north east TVRCC meet....as for what i am doing to my chim...its one of those things you have to do...at least once...!!!

[Cloggy]

burriana said:

Cloggy said:

We are planning a trip from Northern Spain to Almeira in the Chim this spring

Do you mean Almeria? If so, why? Just interested as we have a new build down there in the final throes of completion.

If you get chance drive 20 mins up the road to the capital of the Almeria region, El Ehida ... superb little town with some great classy shops and bars, a hidden gem

By the way ... don't forget a spare ignition lead just in case... and make sure it's the longest one!

Yep, Almeria you are right. We are going to a place called Turre where friends of ours have moved.
Just thought it would be nice to drop in.

Now here we go again 'don't forget a spare ignition lead', what's that. Are these jump leads?

Edited by Cloggy on Thursday 22 February 00:05

[Cloggy]

andy-w said:

Cloggy said:

andy-w said:

ray_von said:

Judging by the replies my attempt at a joke went I'll try harder in future

Stripped down nice one

Edited by ray_von on Wednesday 21st February 17:28

as jokes go that was very very very .....

oh yes...stripped down...soon to be body off and engine out...i am aiming to undo every single nut, bolt, double sided tape and glued down thing...

Andy, we have not met but you're my hero.
I know you are a long way from me but when the wheather is better I may take a trip uuup north to see what you're up to with that Chim.

You are more than welcome to come up and see...make it the 2nd sunday of the month and you can tie in with the north east TVRCC meet....as for what i am doing to my chim...its one of those things you have to do...at least once...!!!

OK, that's a promise then. Will do probably May.

[andy-w]

Cloggy said:

OK, that's a promise then. Will do probably May.

Sounds good...i should be back on the road by then!!!

[JonRB]

Cloggy said:

I am technically impared, the wife owns the tool box and power tools in our house which I am not allowed to touch under pain of death.

"Not allowed to touch". Good God, man, does she wear the trousers as well?

[Cloggy]

JonRB said:

Cloggy said:

I am technically impared, the wife owns the tool box and power tools in our house which I am not allowed to touch under pain of death.

"Not allowed to touch". Good God, man, does she wear the trousers as well?

Me and tools are like a razorblade in monkey hands, but suits me fine as I hate DIY. I have 'other' qualities !!!

[ray_von]

Cloggy said:

Andy, we have not met but you're my hero.

I've met him and I'm sure he's got the drive and enthusiasm to do a cracking job
unlike myself who is bone idle