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| Author: | Humphrey78 [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mini survival kit |
Hi All I am after some advice as I edge closer to getting my mini on the road, what are must have's in my tool box in case of break downs or running repairs when I'm out and about? I have a 1970 Mini K Van which is all standard and has the original 1098 engine. Shifter, duct tape and a hammer? The communities years of knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Cheers |
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| Author: | peterb [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
Spose it depends on how far you're going to travel from home base and what back up you can call on. According to Murphys law the part/ tool you take with you will be the one you don't need. I personally just take the road service car, phone and phone charge lead. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
My car didn't have the original tools with it, so now most of the time I take a plastic tub with a few things, depending on the length of the trip: Trolley jack Wheel brace Standard wheel nuts for the spare wheel Cable ties 1L oil and water/coolant Fan belt And a couple of tools - screwdriver, pliers, shifter etc. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
peterb wrote: Spose it depends on how far you're going to travel from home base and what back up you can call on. According to Murphys law the part/ tool you take with you will be the one you don't need. that's what I work on... I more-or-less take my whole toolbox when I'm going to do more than a couple of hundred k's |
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| Author: | coatsie [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
timmy201 wrote: My car didn't have the original tools with it, so now most of the time I take a plastic tub with a few things, depending on the length of the trip: Trolley jack Wheel brace Standard wheel nuts for the spare wheel Cable ties 1L oil and water/coolant Fan belt And a couple of tools - screwdriver, pliers, shifter etc. So many cars run after market wheels and a standard rim as a spare because a mag wheel won't fit in the boot. The "Standard wheel nuts for the spare wheel" is so important and often overlooked. Also check that the you carry a spanner that fits these nuts. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
I carry a small plastic tool box into which I have crammed: Small set of sidchrome sockets and bar, Set of cheapo open end spanners, pliers, screwdrivers, spark plug socket, spare plugs, and a 4" shifter. As well I carry a std Mini jack and winder/wheel nut spanner, and a 4 way wheelbrace for the mags. One screwdriver is a long bugger to reach the bottom radiator hose. Other spares: rad hoses, rad cap, thermostat and gaskets, fan belt. |
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| Author: | Minicooper4me [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
Considering the vulnerable electrical system, apart from all of the above, I include spare points, condensor, these will get you home. Also fuel filter, test lamp, tow rope, rags, block of wood for the jack. |
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| Author: | Bubbacluby [ Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
Rear radiator hose. I have blown 2 on different road trips (about 1000km from home), but both times had a spare with me. Had the required tools also. Also blew a headgasket on a different road trip (800kms or so from home) and had brought a spare VRS kit with me (well atleast a head and manifold gasket). Again had the required tools with me to fix it. |
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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
When I did the road trip to Bali I took a small box with: condenser rotor button plugs fanbelt radiator hoses spare front wheel bearing spare electric fuel pump oil filter Basic tools, feeler gauges and multimeter (all fitted in an old toilet bag I had) Think that was it. Didn't use any of it. Didn't open the box, didn't even have a puncture.... |
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| Author: | Hobson [ Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
deluxe67 wrote: When I did the road trip to Bali I took a small box with: condenser rotor button plugs fanbelt radiator hoses spare front wheel bearing spare electric fuel pump oil filter Basic tools, feeler gauges and multimeter (all fitted in an old toilet bag I had) Think that was it. Didn't use any of it. Didn't open the box, didn't even have a puncture.... Because you took the box, its like an anti rain umbrella. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
oh, and a towel - always carry a towel, that way whenever you need to borrow something, you can say "I just need a <whatever>, I have everything else, look, I even have a towel, but my <whatever> is at home, can you believe it??!!" |
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| Author: | Humphrey78 [ Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini survival kit |
Many thanks for all of your tips, being a van there is plenty of room for some spare parts so I will put your suggestions to work. Hopefully I will need none of it but it's better to be a little prepared. Thanks again. |
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