Conor
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- 2010 S212 350 CGI // 2004 R230 500
So I mentioned in a previous thread that I was going to take a leap onto to wild side and attempt to perform various works on my E350 S212.
I did a bit of research I hopped over to Amazon and ordered a bunch of items, which are due to arrive tomorrow and Saturday. I liberally ordered the bits because I can easily return.
I feel like I have ordered the kitchen sink, which given my circumstances is advisable. Basically, I live on a housing estate with no driveway / garage.. so, if I have my car all opened up and mid way through a task I a missing something, what do I do?! I also didn't really mind the cost etc, considering that labour is 100+vat here in London, the first few jobs shall cover the cost.
So with that in mind, here is what I have ordered. Please feel free to comment on anything regarding quality / better deals etc and add items I may have missed. At the end I will list the items that I have not yet bought but plan to. There are also a few cleaning items in there as the first job on my hands with the engine is clean off all the oil, of which there is much!
This post will be useful for me and with a bit of community effort we might be able to come up with a nice crowd sourced shopping list for newbies like me.
It is worth noting that I don't need snap on quality as these items will be rarely used, but if there is something that stands out as being garbage please let me know. I can easily return anything on the list.
What do people think?
Thanks in advance
Conor
(I'm super excited about this toolbox, I should easily be able to transport the tools in my wagon to wherever I want to work or just out of my flat onto the parking lot)
1 x Stanley 1-79-206 Rolling Workshop - £75.00
1 x Makita 90352 P-90532 Tool Kit, Blue/Black/Silver, Large, 227 Pieces £89.00
2 x Sealey WC09 Composite Wheel Chocks 0.3kg - Pair - (£10.03ea) £20.06
1 x Silverline 323710 Hex Key T-Handle Set 2-10 mm - 10 Pieces £6.89
1 x Rolson 62841 Tradesman Knife £3.99
1 x Status 10 m PVC Electrical Insulating Tape - Assorted Colour £2.50
1 x 400 Pcs Nylon Cable Zip Ties 100mm,150mm,200mm,250mm (100 Pcs each) £7.45
1 x Portwest Coverall | Mechanic Garage Workwear £17.28
1 x Tacklife Torque 3/8 Inch Drive 13.6-108.5 NM 10-/80 lb-ft, 2.95-inch Extension Bar, 1/2'' & 1/4'' Adaptor £26.99
1 x GardenMate 2m x 3m Tarpaulin Waterproof Heavy Duty - Blue/Green tarp Sheet £7.95
1 x Amtech A0250 Fibreglass Claw Hammer 16 oz £6.52
1 x Silverline 675089 Oil Drain Clean Pan 6 L £2.94
1 x Disposable Heavy Duty Powder Free Nitrile Gloves - Box 100 (L) £8.90
1 x Fluids & Lubricants Funnel Set 4 pce pieces 50mm, 75mm, 100mm & 120mm £6.66
1 x Silverline 675072 Socket Torx Ext E4-E24 - Set of 14 £11.16
1 x Mechanix Wear - FastFit Gloves (Medium, Black) £13.22
1 x Silverline 675263 Stockinette Roll 9m 800g £7.57
1 x Silverline 129472 Telescopic Inspection Mirror, 166-500 mm £3.05
2 x Silverline 871414 Magnetic Parts Dish, 150 mm (£2.98ea) £5.96
1 x Rolson LED Claw and Magnetic Pick Up Tool £8.00
1 x Portwest KP05BKR Series KP05 Kneeling Pad, Regular, Black £4.48
Engine cleaning items:
1 x Gunk 6868 5L Ultra Engine Degreaser £10.25
1 x Autoglym 21503060 AG 310017 Hi-Tech Wheel Brush £13.99
1 x Silverline 282441 Pressure Sprayer, 2 L £4.41
Total purchase cost: £364.22
I plan on buying the following tools another time, once needed and when I find decent ones:
* MB Spark plug wire removal tool / puller
* MB transmission fluid dipstick
* MB offset engine mount tool
* Oil filter wrench
I am not sure if I need to buy the following also, advice welcome:
* 3/8" Driver - I'm not 100% about the sizing of sockets. I know there 1/4" and 1/2" in the Makita set but not sure about why or if I need to get 3/8" driver (and sockets?)??
* Torx head set female - It looks like there are a bunch of them in Makita set so I need to check that.
* Pry bar set
* Heavy duty screwdriver set
* Flexi driver or some kind of fancy adapters for angles etc.
* Breaker bar
I did a bit of research I hopped over to Amazon and ordered a bunch of items, which are due to arrive tomorrow and Saturday. I liberally ordered the bits because I can easily return.
I feel like I have ordered the kitchen sink, which given my circumstances is advisable. Basically, I live on a housing estate with no driveway / garage.. so, if I have my car all opened up and mid way through a task I a missing something, what do I do?! I also didn't really mind the cost etc, considering that labour is 100+vat here in London, the first few jobs shall cover the cost.
So with that in mind, here is what I have ordered. Please feel free to comment on anything regarding quality / better deals etc and add items I may have missed. At the end I will list the items that I have not yet bought but plan to. There are also a few cleaning items in there as the first job on my hands with the engine is clean off all the oil, of which there is much!
This post will be useful for me and with a bit of community effort we might be able to come up with a nice crowd sourced shopping list for newbies like me.
It is worth noting that I don't need snap on quality as these items will be rarely used, but if there is something that stands out as being garbage please let me know. I can easily return anything on the list.
What do people think?
Thanks in advance
Conor
(I'm super excited about this toolbox, I should easily be able to transport the tools in my wagon to wherever I want to work or just out of my flat onto the parking lot)
1 x Stanley 1-79-206 Rolling Workshop - £75.00
1 x Makita 90352 P-90532 Tool Kit, Blue/Black/Silver, Large, 227 Pieces £89.00
2 x Sealey WC09 Composite Wheel Chocks 0.3kg - Pair - (£10.03ea) £20.06
1 x Silverline 323710 Hex Key T-Handle Set 2-10 mm - 10 Pieces £6.89
1 x Rolson 62841 Tradesman Knife £3.99
1 x Status 10 m PVC Electrical Insulating Tape - Assorted Colour £2.50
1 x 400 Pcs Nylon Cable Zip Ties 100mm,150mm,200mm,250mm (100 Pcs each) £7.45
1 x Portwest Coverall | Mechanic Garage Workwear £17.28
1 x Tacklife Torque 3/8 Inch Drive 13.6-108.5 NM 10-/80 lb-ft, 2.95-inch Extension Bar, 1/2'' & 1/4'' Adaptor £26.99
1 x GardenMate 2m x 3m Tarpaulin Waterproof Heavy Duty - Blue/Green tarp Sheet £7.95
1 x Amtech A0250 Fibreglass Claw Hammer 16 oz £6.52
1 x Silverline 675089 Oil Drain Clean Pan 6 L £2.94
1 x Disposable Heavy Duty Powder Free Nitrile Gloves - Box 100 (L) £8.90
1 x Fluids & Lubricants Funnel Set 4 pce pieces 50mm, 75mm, 100mm & 120mm £6.66
1 x Silverline 675072 Socket Torx Ext E4-E24 - Set of 14 £11.16
1 x Mechanix Wear - FastFit Gloves (Medium, Black) £13.22
1 x Silverline 675263 Stockinette Roll 9m 800g £7.57
1 x Silverline 129472 Telescopic Inspection Mirror, 166-500 mm £3.05
2 x Silverline 871414 Magnetic Parts Dish, 150 mm (£2.98ea) £5.96
1 x Rolson LED Claw and Magnetic Pick Up Tool £8.00
1 x Portwest KP05BKR Series KP05 Kneeling Pad, Regular, Black £4.48
Engine cleaning items:
1 x Gunk 6868 5L Ultra Engine Degreaser £10.25
1 x Autoglym 21503060 AG 310017 Hi-Tech Wheel Brush £13.99
1 x Silverline 282441 Pressure Sprayer, 2 L £4.41
Total purchase cost: £364.22
I plan on buying the following tools another time, once needed and when I find decent ones:
* MB Spark plug wire removal tool / puller
* MB transmission fluid dipstick
* MB offset engine mount tool
* Oil filter wrench
I am not sure if I need to buy the following also, advice welcome:
* 3/8" Driver - I'm not 100% about the sizing of sockets. I know there 1/4" and 1/2" in the Makita set but not sure about why or if I need to get 3/8" driver (and sockets?)??
* Torx head set female - It looks like there are a bunch of them in Makita set so I need to check that.
* Pry bar set
* Heavy duty screwdriver set
* Flexi driver or some kind of fancy adapters for angles etc.
* Breaker bar
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