Date:         Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:22:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
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From:         Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
Organization: IPSolutions
Subject:      Re: tools to have onhand...
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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Well, this is the set that I'll take with me on the road.

Surprisingly everything (minus the timing light, and battery charger)
fit in my tool box, which is roughly 2'w x 6"w x 8"d

This fits perfectly under the rear facing back seat or underneath the
pull out bed :-)

I do have screwdrivers and pliers, no idea how I left them off.

The silicon tape is a excellent suggestion, thanks!

Cheers,
Harry

On Wed, 2010-11-17 at 21:41 -0600, Larry Alofs wrote:
> I'm not clear whether you are talking about your whole collection or a
> set to take on the road.  Except for a breaker bar and socket for
> lugnuts, I don't take any half inch drive stuff when traveling.  I do
> take some silicone rescue tape and some strapping tape.
>   How about combination wrenches ( box and open end )?  Vice grips: 5"
> needle nose and 7" curved jaw with cutter.  Screw drivers?
>   How do you turn the bolts on your CV joints?
>
> Larry A.
>
> On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 7:40 PM, Harry Hoffman
> <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > So, it's been a while since I've owned a VW (only T2 before now). Since
> > the breakdown I've decided to make sure I'm prepared, tool-wise, so
> > here's what I've got.
> >
> > I'd appreciate any pointers on things I'm missing or things I'm carrying
> > that don't make sense
> >
> > Tools:
> > Socket Wrenches: (1) 1/2" drive, (2) 3/8" drive
> > Sockets: 6mm-21mm 3/8" drive
> > Deep Sockets (3/8" drive): 9mm-19mm, 21mm
> > Large Sockets (1/2" drive): 27mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm, 36mm
> > Torque Wrench (1/2" drive)
> > Cheater Bar (1/2" drive)
> > Open Ended Wrenches: 6mm-19mm
> > File Set
> > Magnetic Pullers: (2) with Mirrors
> > Adapters: several 3/8" and 1/2" adapters and extenders
> > Allen Wrenches: Up to 17mm
> > Small ball peen hammer
> > hacksaw
> > mallet
> > metal clippers
> > Dwell/Tach tester
> > pocket multi-meter
> > Inductive timing light
> > battery charger 120v
> >
> > I have everything fitted into ziplock bags. It's amazing what you can
> > fit into a toolbox when everything is nicely organized. We'll see how
> > long that lasts ;-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Harry
> >
>