dieselnutjob Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 This arrived this morning http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201025017182 I bought it because the Jag has rubbish fuel economy and so I need to test the diaphragms in the deactivation valve actuators. The tool holds vacuum well so useful for £13. Jifflemon, Rusty_Rocket, Banger Kenny and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR380 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I have one and they are truly awful for bleeding brakes. Best cheap tool I've got... probably a rechargeable LED inspection lamp from Aldi, I use it all the time. Better ones are probably available now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Aldi ratchet spanners The Old Bloke Next Door, brickwall, explosive-cabbage and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Lidl parkside mini grinder. Works brilliant. The Old Bloke Next Door 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 lidl socket set,cordless drill etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 My Aldi £100 compressor is still gong strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I have one and they are truly awful for bleeding brakes. Best cheap tool I've got... probably a rechargeable LED inspection lamp from Aldi, I use it all the time. Better ones are probably available now. Bought one of these from BandQ for a tenner, love it but it turns off without warning when the battery is dead rather than going noticeably dimmer which is a bit of a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I have one and they are truly awful for bleeding brakes. Best cheap tool I've got... probably a rechargeable LED inspection lamp from Aldi, I use it all the time. Better ones are probably available now. Bought one of those a year ago.Still unopened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Those vacuum things are rubbish for bleeding brakes, they do not work.Great for carbs and testing pressure sensors though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Gonna go against the flow and say I use vac bleeders all the time and no issues . Different technique reqd . They will always have bubbles in the pipe as it draws from around the nipples . Best way is just to draw through a good amount (150ml) from each corner 3VOM and sheffcortinacentre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Gonna go against the flow and say I use vac bleeders all the time and no issues . Different technique reqd . They will always have bubbles in the pipe as it draws from around the nipples . Best way is just to draw through a good amount (150ml) from each cornerI agree and have had good results even on complete new systems and minor repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yeah, Vac bleeders are a godsend especially when you have to do a full bleed on a modern with ABS and you have no help. Best cheap tools though... Last week I had to do a driveshaft on a Galaxy, and couldn't find the 17mm allen socket because that's the only time you ever need one. Luckily I have a welder, lots of old sockets and a bucket full of wheel bolts. catsinthewelder, Kiltox, Pillock and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Have you done any of the massive torx ones on the rear of modern vag stuff ? Fuck me they are tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianRetro Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I agree and have had good results even on complete new systems and minor repairs.Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've ran over about 8 of those Aldi LED lamps. I recently bought a re-chargable LED lamp for £15 off eBay and it's brilliant.I was working in my lockup with no power and it kept it lit up for about 3 hrs. You can angle it, hang it off stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've bought loads of shit cheap tools but a set of electrical screwdrivers and a bike pump I bought on my last trip to the poundshop are ace. I was planning to buy an expensive pump but won't bother now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 For a quick, throw in the boot socket set, I highly recommend the Halfords "Phaze" branded one. It's sometimes on offer for around £15 but I've never broken one. Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 For a quick, throw in the boot socket set, I highly recommend the Halfords "Phaze" branded one. It's sometimes on offer for around £15 but I've never broken oneI hate the ratchets that come with these cheap sets but you can't go wrong at that price for one to get you out of trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've slid half an extendable tire iron over the end as a breaker bar extension countless times and it still works perfectly. Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 My £8 corded hammer drill from Aldi has put up with hellish abuse and outlasted much more expensive branded power tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR380 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Bought one of these from BandQ for a tenner, love it but it turns off without warning when the battery is dead rather than going noticeably dimmer which is a bit of a pain! Mine does that, a bit of percussive maintenance gets it back up and running. I think the switch is iffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laseraligningfoofooflanges Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Another shout for the lidl/aldi grinders not that bad for the price really, Lidl spanners have taken a pasting on site just fine.. give the lidls allen keys a miss though made of fuckin cheese, That and britool expert an affront to the britool brand. I wonder say cheap as such, But the teng socket set i bought 12 odd years ago as an apprentice has lasted pretty well, Cant beat free tools?! Some mad halfwit lobbed a canti toolbox in the skip at a house few doors down, Almost brand new bahco adjustable in there record stilsons bunch of whit spanners, Fill your boots alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Having an open company account with the tool mart guy next door means loads of freebies for work..........ahem Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Can anyone recommend an affordable orbital sander suitable for rubbing down car paint in preparation for repainting, either battery or corded would be fine. I don't have a compressor so not really wanting to get into air tools at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Mine does that, a bit of percussive maintenance gets it back up and running. I think the switch is iffy.Hmmm I'll need to try that - I assumed it was the battery because I've never charged it but you might be on to something there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy406v6 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I have bought loads of cheap sockets, screwdrivers, spanners etc from car boot sales, all decent quality. Tend to avoid electrical/battery stuff unless mega cheap . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I bought this set recently and feel like I've had my money's worth, which was a bit less only a few weeks ago, already. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391347851942 The difference it makes when removing, and especially refitting, sprung hose clips is striking. I'm sure they wouldn't last a day in a garage but they seem fine for occasional use. The one on the left is good for accessible clips, the cable one is good for buried clips and the hook thing is handy for unsticking hoses. Even if you only use these three, as I have so far, it seems to be just as cheap to buy the set. Lacquer Peel and Banger Kenny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Some of those hose clip tools look suspiciously like the snap on ones ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Could well be, no brand is immune from sticking their name on any old shit these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Another vote for the Aldi LED inspection lamp. Have two, one Aldi, the other B&Q - same difference. Tough (ie:can be dropped!) & last for ages when left on. Only downer - takes ages to recharge, hardly a criticism as they were under a tenner. Not seen them since but got a cheap angle grinder from B&Q for £8 last year, thought it'd be shit and not last long but works as well as my expensive (it was 25 years ago) B&D item. Wish I'd got several now so could keep different discs in each! Lidl mini-grinder - like a bigger Dremel but at a fraction of the cost. Not as handy or nice to use as my Dremel 4000 but does most of the same things but what do you want for the low price? Am-Tech stuff, seems cheapo looks-wise but the things I have are actually pretty good (big channel-lock pliers etc). One good buy is their 3/8" socket set, small, compact, has what you need, ideal for 'back-of-car' tools. I got two - one each for the decent cars, cost £11 each from ebay (don't know if they are still there). Better quality than you'd imagine at the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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