Recommend me some tools!

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March 10, 2018 at 7:15 PM #81614

masrs
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Hi all,

I’m pretty much completely new mechanically but want to do a few jobs on the RS myself in future! Please recommend me some tools to use on the RS for more basic tasks like removing wheels, fitting an induction kit and changing brake pads etc.

Ive already got my eye on the Costco Arcan jack and a set of the 3 tonne ratchet axle stands from Halfords. I know I will need a torque wrench and a basic socket set too but which for these 2? Anything else would come in handy?

I know now they will sit and collect dust the majority of the time but for some reason I’m currently itching to buy some tools!

Thanks!

March 10, 2018 at 8:42 PM #81624

71-bda
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dont get me started ! heres what i used on a headgasket job recently…

best to stay away from tinkerring with cars, one day you could even end up with crankshafts being stored in your fireplace..

but seriously, I’d recommend a 1/4″ drive socket set, and a 3/8″ drive set, something like a draper set?maybe get some 1/2 inch drive sockets and a knuckle bar and ratchet of a good make, like Proto or Snap on or britool, possible second hand off fleabay? Some quality various size screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, big and little hammer, big and little hacksaw and maybe a set of metric Combination spanners 8mm to 20mm?

No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

March 10, 2018 at 9:58 PM #81634

RsFforddman
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As above, tools can be a minefield, been working on me own cars for best part of 30 years, some things you buy get used once or not very often, others get used all the time, two things i wouldn’t be without is BIG fuck off hammer and an angle grinder as they usually sort most things out, but being serious again as above really just get the most common spanners / sockets and small tools that you’ll need on a day to day basis

March 10, 2018 at 11:38 PM #81647

rampant
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Don’t dismiss Halfords own brand. I have been constantly pleased at my socket set. Robust and lasted a long time on many jobs.

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March 11, 2018 at 1:05 AM #81652

adw
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All I’d say for starter is make sure you keep that 10mm handy

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March 11, 2018 at 11:13 AM #81667

71-bda
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correct Adw ! when i was a Fiat/Lancia tech you could near on strip and rebuild a Fiat or lancia with just 8, 10, 13, 17 and 19mm spanners !

No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

March 11, 2018 at 12:04 PM #81671

masrs
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How is this Bahco kit for a socket set and this Silverline wrench which seems to get good reviews?

March 11, 2018 at 12:10 PM #81675

andy thornton
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Halfords £120 perfectly good enough

Former RS Edition owner

March 11, 2018 at 1:57 PM #81680

frenk
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Ha-ha, 71-bda, you’re my main man, especially as a former Lancia mechanic. I keep my Ford dealer around the corner handy for 18 years now, he has all the tools I’ll ever need 😎

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March 11, 2018 at 7:43 PM #81705

yorkirs
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Ha ha

Don’t get me started on 10mm spanners, they have special powers.

Brought 4 last year down to one now, dog must have eaten them (and we don’t even have a dog!!)

Strange that I have had a set of whitworth spanners for years and they are still complete.

May the Ford be with you

March 11, 2018 at 8:51 PM #81706

ipwnswiss
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It is always good to work on your own car. gives some more connection to it than just bring to dealer.

But make sure you do not overbuy everything. as above they told you what is really needed. Most of time I start something and when a tool is missing, I find another way to solve it without that tool. but put it on a list. when I need the same tool more than 2 times and it is already on the list, then I go for shopping.

There is no need to buy the most expensive expert super tool set but do not buy very cheap crap. then you buy twice and maybe damage parts on your car because cheap tools that maybe break with to much power and so on.

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March 11, 2018 at 11:40 PM #81718

andy thornton
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Maybe something to keep them in

Former RS Edition owner

March 12, 2018 at 7:49 AM #81720

white-rs2
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@Andy Thornton

If you buy a Halfords set makes sure its the Advanced set, as if it breaks its replaced for free.

Don’t buy know as their due a sale and normally reduce their prices in the region of 40-55% on their 90, 120 and 180 piece sets.

RS Edition.

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The rest of the “M” maps suck

March 12, 2018 at 9:29 AM #81724

RS77
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Read the small print of the Halfords “guarantee”. Friend of mine had a claim rejected because Halfords ruled that he’d used “too much force” on one of their “advanced” ratchet spanners!

March 13, 2018 at 3:34 PM #81824

ipwnswiss
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@RS77 : like all tool suppliers… they are printing smaller than size 0 😉 thats why we think we are safe 100% for replacement. then boom in your face. customer is king was in the past. customer is the cunt is future 😀

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