Bullfinch 0 Posted December 22, 2009 Having owned my latest C for 6 months I think it's time I put together a little tool-kit. Now I'm not going to mess around with the engine, brakes, suspension etc - I'll leave that to the experts. More it's a case of having the right tools for small-ish jobs - interior trim, dashboard, headlights etc. I've got the usual stuff - screwdrivers etc but is there a particular socket set that's worth getting. Any other tools that people think are must haves? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted December 22, 2009 from searching for 'Corrado tools' viewtopic.php?f=1&t=70571&p=820047&hilit=corrado+tools#p820047 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 22, 2009 After reading his thread about a 16 hour journey to and from DG Autotech, I think he means a small toolkit to put in the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted December 22, 2009 this is all I carry :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerman 0 Posted December 22, 2009 get a small tool kit from halfords that will do ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted December 22, 2009 something to open the coolant expansion tank with :lol: i've had to hit it with rocks before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdem 0 Posted December 23, 2009 The screw driver that comes as standard with the wheel brace and a can of wd40....cant go wrong :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
culshaw 1 Posted December 23, 2009 mole grips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted December 23, 2009 make sure you bring plenty of swear words, i nearly ran out once :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 23, 2009 something to open the coolant expansion tank with :lol: i've had to hit it with rocks before Cough....MK4 coolant tank upgrade....cough.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted December 23, 2009 something to open the coolant expansion tank with :lol: i've had to hit it with rocks before Cough....MK4 coolant tank upgrade....cough.... its on my list 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smee 0 Posted December 29, 2009 I can recommend machine mart for reasonably priced socket sets etc., even if you're not planning anything major! After all you need a 24mm (IIRC?) socket just for swapping the steering wheel! Other stuff I've found useful over the last few years: A small right angled ratchet screwdriver plus bits - VW have a nasty habit of hiding interior screws in vents and other places you can't even fit a stubby screwdriver! Decent set of metric allen keys - ball ended are handy. Soldering iron, heatshrink and a decent ratchet crimp tool (B&Q do a handy set with a good assortment of connectors) because unless your corrado is as it left the factory, some f*ckwit WILL have monkeyed about with the wiring, somewhere. :brickwall: Mini maglite, for when you're lying upside down in the footwell trying to trace a random wire in the dash. (see previous point!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Robotnik 0 Posted December 30, 2009 this is all I carry :lol: Nice to meet you Mr. AA Member Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted December 30, 2009 Halfords do a set for around £20 that is perfect for you. It comes in a zip case and it even slots in neatly under the rear armrest. It has sockets, driver bits, electrical tape, pliers, adjustable spanner, cable ties, wire brush, knife etc etc. I've had mine for around 7 years and it's had a huge amount of use. They still sell them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted December 30, 2009 this is all I carry :lol: And for everything else....theres Mastercard. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
