At 12:28 22/11/98 -0800, Davidson wrote:
>For the mechanic types out there I have a couple of questions about tools.
>I bought a set of sockets and combination wrenches from Sears (metric and
>standard). My idea is to put them in a tool box to take with me on my 90
>Westy Syncro adventures to remote places.
>Well, I noticed that the set of wrenches and sockets are missing certain
>sizes in the sequence. And there are many sizes that are duplicated between
>the 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 drives (& regular/deep sockets).
>So my questions are:
>1. Are the missing sizes needed for a Vanagon?
>2. Are the duplicated sizes necessary?
>3. Are there other tools I should definitely take that are not on my list
>below?
>4. Are the Standard wrenches & sockets needed for anything other than the
>Westy interior?
>
>While I'm not a mechanic I am handy and don't want to feel helpless if
>something simple breaks in a remote place. On the other hand the Westy has
>limited space and weight capacity (especially so on these long trips I
>take) so I don't want to take a lot of stuff I don't need.
>Any way here's what I have:
>METRIC sockets:
>        1/4"-- 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm ........... deep sockets:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
>        3/8"-- 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16mm ........ deep sockets:
9,10,11,12,13,14
>        1/2"-- 17,18,19,--,21,22,--,24mm

For remote adventures leave the 1/4" stuff home... too small!  You should
consider a 32mm for the big wheel nuts.

>STANDARD sockets:
>        1/4"--5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2..
>                deep: 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2,
>        3/8"-- 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (no 32nd
increments
>here)
>                deep: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16
>        1/2"-- 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16 (why the 21/32? and
not 5/8?)

Leave standard home... I have never EVER used mine except for my Briggs and
Stratton lawn mower.

>METRIC combination wrenches:
>        8, 9, 10,--, 12, 13, --, 15, 16 ,17, 18mm (are 11,14mm not needed?)

11 and 14mm is pretty rare on the Vanagon

>STANDARD combination wrenches:
>        --, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (would 1/4 be handy?)

Again... don't need em!

>In addition to the above I have added:
>        1/4 x 3" extension, 3/8 x 3" & 6"extensions, & 1/2 to 3/8 adapter
>        Metric Hex Keys: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8mm
>        Standard Hex Keys: 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32,
1/4,
>5/16, 3/8
>        Assortment of Slotted and Philips Screw Drivers
>        Small & Large Crescent (sp?) wrenches
>        Regular Pliers & Needle nose Pliers
>        Large Channel Licks
>        Wire strippers, crimpers, 12v tester, electrical tape, assorted
>connectors,
>        hack saw blade, small cinch ties

- 17mm allen key for the transmission filler holes.
- Extensions are always good.
- I carry 3 13mm wrenchs, 3 17mm wreches as they are used almost everywhere
- A 1/2" drive oil filter remover is a good idea.
- ALWAYS carry a multimeter and test light.
- Always carry a spool of 14ga wire
- Always carry duct and electrical tape
- Gloves and soap
- Spool of bendable wire ( I use the stuff for T-Bar celings )

>Thanks for your help.
>Bill
>90 Westy Syncro
>Lake Tahoe
>
>
>

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