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shmook
Joined: 08 Jun 2021 Posts: 10 Location: Northwich
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Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 20:05 Post subject: General tools to carry |
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Hi all,
I think I've found my first Delica and am going to view and probably buy next Saturday.
The only thing is that it is fuve hours away and I will be driving it home myself. It obviously has an MOT so 'should' be fit, but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for basic tools in case of any mishaps...
I'm either hiring a car (one way only) or a mate will drive so I have some room. I will have a recovery policy in place just in case, but I know from experience the time scales that can be involved with that!
I am thinking a socket set, selection of hose clips, jack, 12v compressor and a handful of spanners/screwdrivers and a tyre plug kit.
As a Delica virgin is there anything glaringly obvious I may need?
It's a 2.8td LWB on an M reg with about 100k miles on it.
Thanks for looking! |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 21:37 Post subject: |
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You got tools - Good
You cannot be expected to have spare belts - for (fan, alternator, air con) Fan/Alternator belts (two of em) may need tightening.
But if there is a head problem, carry water. Head gasket/cracked head = quite common failures.
HTH
Mr D |
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shmook
Joined: 08 Jun 2021 Posts: 10 Location: Northwich
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 21:50 Post subject: |
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Thanks for replying!
I forgot to say I will have water. Several litres go in every car I drive after I didn't tighten a hose after a repair one time and I found out that this may cause a leak...
I'll chance the belts, it's been serviced recently and until I pick it up I don't know what to buy. A spare set will live in the van as and when 🙂 |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 22:49 Post subject: |
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Take at least 1L of 10W40 engine oil, and 1L of Dexron 2 grade or Diaqueen ATF (if it's an auto), and some DOT 4 brake fluid. Check that the standard bottle jack is in the rear pillar compartment, and/or take a 2 tonne jack with you. I always take a little oil and water in any car I own - buying fluids at a fuel station can be expensive! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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shmook
Joined: 08 Jun 2021 Posts: 10 Location: Northwich
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:19 Post subject: |
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Brill, thanks!
It is an auto, so I'll pick some ATF fluid up 🙂 |
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