Travelling tool kit

[TerryG]

So, what would be your 'must have' items for an overseas trip, assuming a rather modest level of mechanical ability?

[Northern Bongolow]

my mankini----------------sorry couldnt resist.

[Simon Jones]

In addition to the things you legally have to carry abroad such as spare bulbs, hi-vis jackets etc, I carry:

- Spare belts
- Socket set
- Spanners
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Hose clamp (for clamping off bleed pipe prior to fitting the bung in the end)
- Rescue tape (for repairing hoses)
- WD40
- Spare jubilee clamps (various sizes)
- Cable ties
- Spare HT leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm & plugs
- Multimeter
- Disposable gloves
- Disposable overalls (from Poundland
- Spare fuses
- Misc nuts & bolts
- Tourches
- Hand wipes
- Tow rope
- Jump leads
- Tyre compressor
- 1 litre engine oil

[Northern Bongolow]

a print off of the bleed system of your choice, or phone video. in the languages of the countries you plan to visit, and funnel, and matching coolant,if a diesel.

[TerryG]

Well the mankini is, of course, a given!
I think I've got most of the stuff on Simon's list, though I'm not sure I can afford a full HT leads and distributor cap set

[TerryG]

a print off of the bleed system of your choice, or phone video. in the languages of the countries you plan to visit, and funnel, and matching coolant,if a diesel.

Excellent idea! Though getting the full bleed sequence into French should be an interesting challenge. Shades of 'Ello 'Ello I fear

[briwy]

Just take Ady with you, no need for tools, bleeding instructions or anything else.
He'd take up less space than all Simon's stuff.

[Northern Bongolow]

no good taking me mate, if it aint got a turbo.!!,and has sparky stuff.

[Simon Jones]

I've only got spare set of HT bits & a coil because I've just replaced everything, but the originals are perfectly serviceable. I wouldn't have bothered otherwise - far too expensive . The bleeding instructions translated in the language of your choice is a great idea.

[jaylee]

a print off of the bleed system of your choice, or phone video. in the languages of the countries you plan to visit, and funnel, and matching coolant,if a diesel.

Excellent idea! Though getting the full bleed sequence into French should be an interesting challenge. Shades of 'Ello 'Ello I fear

Don't have these two do it for you.....!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HbM3Tz9YQ

[Velocette]

In addition to the things you legally have to carry abroad such as spare bulbs, hi-vis jackets etc, I carry:

- Spare belts
- Socket set
- Spanners
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Hose clamp (for clamping off bleed pipe prior to fitting the bung in the end)
- Rescue tape (for repairing hoses)
- WD40
- Spare jubilee clamps (various sizes)
- Cable ties
- Spare HT leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm & plugs
- Multimeter

I carry most, but not all of those
- Disposable gloves
- Disposable overalls (from Poundland
- Spare fuses
- Misc nuts & bolts
- Tourches
- Hand wipes
- Tow rope
- Jump leads
- Tyre compressor
- 1 litre engine oil

large funnel with flexible end
various bungee cords velcro straps, para cord, twin flexible cable, can be made into single cable if needed. Terminal blocks. Ratchet crimpers and selection of terminals. A hammer (for tent pegs mainly). Instant tyre repair. Emergency kits from Tesco, ponchos space blanket plastic gloves etc. very small and handy. Sink plugs, useful for wash blocks that dont have them. Clip-on reading lights. Clip on 240V light and a three way LED inspection lamp from Aldi. PVC tape and self
amalgamating tape.
Commando to French adaptor lead. French to Shuko adaptor

[Muzorewa]

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