Best tools to carry for a 105

[nath]

Having Just brought my new car, a 1969 GTV  and having a couple of issues in the short month that I have had it, I thought I would ask those who had a longer experience than me this question.

What is the best set of tools to carry with you in the car to deal with minor breakdowns?

Looking forward to seeing the lists of what you would not leave home without!

Kind regards
Nath

[festy]

Here's a rough idea of what I take in that sort of situation:

Fire extinguisher
workshop manual (or at least a wiring diagram)
medium sized flat + phillips head screwdriver
pliers
10mm/12mm/13mm/15mm/17mm spanners (2x10,2x13)
basic 3/8" socket set plus additional extension bars
300mm shifter
torch and mirror
multimeter
wire, spare fuses, electrical tape
a tube of "liquid steel" style epoxy
small tube of gasket sealant
a couple of hose clamps
cable ties
big screwdriver/small pry bar
a small selection of sheet metal screws, nuts, bolts, washes etc
WD-40 and duct tape
grease (just a small amount)
clean rags
phone
plus water,  oil etc

Most of that lives permanently in my toolbox.
The 3/8" socket set isn't "essential", but if you're forced to do major mechanical work to get home it's worth it's weight in gold.

[Anthony Miller]

Without being too flippant, the best things to have with you when you own a car over 25 years old is a mobile phone and auto club membership

[alfagtv58]

All you need

[Davidm1600]

Given until 5 years ago I had only ever owned old Italian cars, and I have had quite a few, not just 105s, I have always carried the same kit, much similar festy's list. Workshop manual, full set of screw drivers, open spanners, metric socket set, small hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, water, oil, hose clamps, wire, brake fluid, rainx, small drop sheet, collection of screws, nuts, bolts, washers electrical tape, fuses, light bulbs, spare hoses, brake pads, small hammer, pliers, circlip pliers, and yes definitely a mobile and RACT (tas) membership. Put all together in a toolbox it doesn't have to take up too much space. I agree with the view that if you have enough such gear and some basic mechanical knowledge it should get you home in most instances.

[colcol]

I would like to add small compressor, that plugs into lighter socket and puncture kit, charged up mobile phone and good network coverage, [not vodafone], when i have been in a 'situation', i have had no coverage, some heavy duty length of wire, that can be used to wire things or hold up say broken mufflers, put the shop manual in a seled up plastic bad to avoid getting wet and the pages sticking together, Colin.

[Mick A]

Fire extinguisher
workshop manual (or at least a wiring diagram)
medium sized flat + phillips head screwdriver
pliers
10mm/12mm/13mm/15mm/17mm spanners (2x10,2x13)
basic 3/8" socket set plus additional extension bars
300mm shifter
torch and mirror
multimeter
wire, spare fuses, electrical tape
a tube of "liquid steel" style epoxy
small tube of gasket sealant
a couple of hose clamps
cable ties
big screwdriver/small pry bar
a small selection of sheet metal screws, nuts, bolts, washes etc
WD-40 and duct tape
grease (just a small amount)
clean rags
phone
plus water,  oil etc

I mean, I get it, it's great to be prepared, but really? That's almost as much shit as I take to the race track.

[Mick A]

It'd be easier to just pay a mobile mechanic to drive behind you everywhere you go.

[Neil Choi]

MacGyver and a swiss army knife

And Start Ya Bastard, maybe.

Sorry couldn't resist.

I just have RACV total care and worth every cent.  Saves me calling my wife.

No matter what tools you carry, the tool you need will always be the one you left on the bench!!!

[Neil Choi]

Oh, and the phone numbers on speed dial of my two trusted Alfa mechanics, we all know who they are.

[Mick A]

[Neil Choi]

i would pretty much agree with the list by Festy.

But would also add a BFH.

Neil

[Evan Bottcher]

It'd be easier to just pay a mobile mechanic to drive behind you everywhere you go.

That's what we did on the Shitbox Rally last year!  Strangely enough Bruno and Giancarlo came in _very_ handy in the middle of the outback.

It's a good list festy - we're going for a long semi-outback trip in an old-ish Alfa in April.  I'll be taking most of that if not all.  Definitely need a length of medium gauge wire to re-hang exhausts (or make 'fuses').

[MD]

I would add to the list:-

1 Spark plug
1 High tension lead
1 Set of points (if the car uses them)
1 Fan belt
1 Cam belt (if it uses one)
1 Headlight bulb

1 Penthouse mag if you can't use any of this stuff and have to kill time waiting for the breakdown service guy..

[Evan Bottcher]

A small loop of fuel hose was very valuable when we smashed a hard fuel line on the rally (again probably overkill for regular driving, I'm using this thread for inspiration for what to take on a long road trip).