Toby S Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Sorry - that was to you post on page 1 Brummy jen spanneror indeed Brummagem which is a real word shortened to Brum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 #73:Message received, Ian. It sounds as though you had a wasted journey due to my dodgy advice back in #35. If so, my apologies!I don't understand Halfords ref to 10mm. I think it must be a typo for 16mm.Anyway, I've corrected my original post (#35). Thanks for pointing it out. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 10 mm and 14mm are the plug thread diameters, not the socket size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Andrew,I still think Halfords have got it wrong - my K series plugs are M14 thread. Their socket that fits is described as 10mm (Euro 16mm).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Ian, so do those plugs have a different hexagon size (I am not familiar with K series)? My "normal" 14mm plug socket is 13/16" about 21mm hex. I can't measure my 10mm plug socket because that is in the garage and I am not going out there tonight but looking up 10mm plugs says the hex is 5/8", approx 16mm which would explain the Halfords description I have just edited this to correct an error and add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 8, 2022 Member Share Posted December 8, 2022 In my 1800 K I currently have NGK BCPR7ES (3330) plugs:and I use a 16mm very long socket, possibly a Draper or Laser.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 8, 2022 Member Share Posted December 8, 2022 "I don't understand Halfords ref to 10mm. I think it must be a typo for 16mm."Laser describe 3682 as "16mm"Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Andrew,Here is a pic of the K series plug with the much smaller hex. When I first started servicing cars with dad, the much bigger (hex) plugs were common on BL A and B series engines. My sister got one of the early mk3 escorts which had the valencia engine and used thinner plugs with a taper seat - we had to buy a new plug socket!The plugs I've just got for SWMBO's TSI Octavia have the same thread dia and hex size as the K series plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 So yes Ian, that looks like the hex that is also used on 10mm thread dia plugs (5/8", 16mm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 This is perhaps one for the cyclists! I stumbled across these googling something else - its basically a 6mm allen socket with a 1/4" square drive. Any multitool with a 6mm allen key can be used to drive a socket. At £1.48 each I ordered 1/2 dozen as the postage was more than the bit! I have a few sockets in my bike tool kit but have always had to carry something to drive them with!Got them from a company called Venhill and the part is VT47/1. Arrived very quickly and good updates from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayjackson1950 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 For cutting cable ties I have a pair of "End Cutting Pliers" Mine are 150mm and the smallest I can find, so far, on the net are 200mm. Toolsation have them but at 200mm long.https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-end-cutting-pliers/p23694I've had mine years which came in a set and, I now have no idea where I got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-end-cutting-pliers/p23694 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I use lever type nail clippers for final trimming of tie wraps - no sharp snags whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elan_fan Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I like this thread and I think it's high time for a resurrection.recently I have been servicing around the plugs on a family car and the seven. I used a tiny bit of this stuff and get a very satisfying click when installing the plug caps and coil on plug assys just a tiny smear on the opening of the bootsDielectric grease I have also found this type of pneumatic wind back tool to be very useful. It also works well with front sliding calipers found on many modernsPneumatic windback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted July 15, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted July 15, 2023 Dielectric grease. Don't just stop at plugs. This is the stuff to use on all your electrical connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Contralube on the pins though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted July 15, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted July 15, 2023 I struggled to get Contralube last time I needed some. Is it still availablee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elan_fan Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Nyogel 760G seems to be the alternative NyogelSmaller tubes of Nyogel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elan_fan Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1/4 Whitworth Spanner which is the correct size for the fitting on the braided brake hoses1/4 BSW spanner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 29, 2023 Leadership Team Share Posted October 29, 2023 A tool recommendation for a bit of kit that you’ll rarely need, but when you do there really is no alternative …. Around 40 years ago I bought an impact driver, the manual type (although 40 years ago there wasn’t any other type) which lives at the back of my tool kit in its traditional blue metal box. It’s one of those tools that’s had very little use, probably more marks on the box from bashing against other tools than on the impact driver itself, I doubt the box has been opened for at least 20 years. Then yesterday I needed it. I started the strip down of the rear drum brakes on my old Mini and there’s a cross-head screw which holds the brake drum to the hub … grab a screw driver, not a chance! Then the light bulb moment, where’s my impact driver? Rummage in back of tool drawer and locate the blue metal box and two minutes later the screw is out of the drum. There really is only one tool that will do the job, and actually the very same job I bought the driver for 40 years ago! Rarely used but a definite must have. Stu. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Not so much a tool as such, but i have been using these headlamps for quite a while both professionally and for leisure and can highly recommend them. Excellent quality, reputation, brightness, battery life and beam pattern. Lots to choose from in the range too. Can't recommend them highly enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel B Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I’ve fancied a Reilang oil can for a while & back in August, when my wife was at a loss for birthday present ideas, I sent her a link. It’s a lovely piece of kit, thoughtfully designed. It has a mechanism inside which means it will dispense oil when held at any angle & the trigger is very sensitive. A small squeeze will dispense the tiniest quantity of oil. It has the satisfying feel of a precision instrument. I’ve found it perfect for applying ACF50 at this time of year. The long nozzle means you can get it exactly where you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Got one of these head torches to replace the garage one (elastic gone and not very bright by modern standards) and its very good for the money. I also have one of their pencil torches with the LEDs on the side and magnetic base / pocket clip so easier to direct light where you want it. https://www.wickes.co.uk/NEBO-Einstein™-150-Head-Lamp-Light/p/236802?fix&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsZiNiauNhAMVtYlQBh09MwWvEAQYBSABEgIahfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 2 Member Share Posted February 2 Agreed: my headband LED light is one of the most useful of all tools. Workshop, DIY, walking, cycling... And one of my children showed me how to find spiders at night. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 28 Member Share Posted February 28 (edited) The question of computers in the garage has just come up in one of the ECU threads. What do you have? And has everyone discovered how to use the camera and screen of a smart 'phone to inspect the hidden side of eg the dashboard? Jonathan 14 minutes ago, Jonathan Kay said: But on the wider point: it's not that many years since I was ridiculed for suggesting a browser in the garage along with the sofa and refrigerator. I'd guess that this is now just about universal but that it's implemented on the browser/ camera/ torch/ video player/ timer/ spirit level that is known as a 'phone. Edited February 28 by Jonathan Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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