Hi all,

If you were going on a lengthy road trip (I'm not) with your XJS what tools would you take?

Tony

 

My cell phone with plenty of minutes !!!


I don't have an XJS. I do have an XJ wuzza six and a venerable Grand Cherokee.


Each has an "emergency" box". Moved from car to car over decades as cars came and cars left.


Most stuff obsolete, and would be of little help.


So, today, base tools, knife, duck tape, wire. Oh, a gallon of water in each. For critter or human use.


Carl

 

Hi Tony

This is what I took with me for a 20 Mile Test Drive To-day.



Just a few essential Tools for a 20 Mile Test Drive To-day.


If I've forgotten anything, I'm sure that Grant will Chime in.

 

A Triple A card with the extended mileage tow!

Seriously though. A couple of different screwdrivers and combination wrenches. Adjustable wrench and pliers. Some electrical and duct tape. These are just in case you left a hose or small component loose after servicing. Anything major you are not going to fix on the side of the road. If your car is pretty well sorted out you shouldn't have a problem. If something major occurs you don't want just any garage to work on it, better to tow it home.

Just keep an eye and ear out for noises, leaks etc, tire pressure. At gas stops check the oil and coolant levels, quick look underneath for leaks.

Don't forget that you can stack up the Triple A tows. Between my Wife and myself we have six 200 mile tows!

Just don't hit the road in an unsorted car. You are just asking for trouble, And your significant other will never let you forget it!

 

Socket set, wire and connectors, spare belts, gaffer tape, jubilee clips, screwdrivers, open ended spanners, jump leads, spare ignition amp, brake fluid, coolant emp sensor, fuses. All spread over the boot floor in a 2 inch deep layer. Never used any of them, either!
Greg

 

Yup,


If one has the tools, they will not be needed. Of course, the converse is true....


Carl

 

Hi all,

Thanks for the advice. Like I said I have no long trips planned and likely won't ever. I've seen on tv that some of these high end cars came with a factory tool kit/roll to make some roadside repairs. Those can be expensive in and of themselves.

Have a great 4th!!!!

Tony

 

Nothing, other than what Jaguar supplied.

Just check the wheel wrench fits the lug nuts, most do not, so a breaker bar and a 22mm socket is a good add on.

Check the jack actually works, and YOU know how it works, in the comfort of your driveway, then when the brown stuff hits the fan, you can confidently say "I got this".

You are NOT going to change any of the belts on the side of the road.

Hoses, should be new, it is part of the post XJ-S "CATCH UP" we all do, dont we???

I used to take odd spanners, tape, wire, etc, but nothing V12 specific. I think that little bundle is in the shed somewhere?

FAITH, mate, ya gotta have FAITH.

Never been caught out, and down here it can be hundreds of kms between any sign of life, human and other, and cell phone coverage is crap at best, usually no signal.

In summer, like Carl, 20ltrs of water.

 

Here's a nice little tool roll offered by British Parts Northwest for fifteen bucks. It has fifteen pockets. Looks like something you might like. I think I'll pick up a few, one for each car!