TOOLS, for the road.

[Royce]

im currently planning my maiden voyage with my newly purchased 03 GU III and i want to know what, if any, zd30 specific tools are required for emergency maintenance, and what sort of things i shouldnt overlook when putting together my tool kit.

cheers Royce

[Woof]

Where are you heading Royce?

[Royce]

im in perth, so we are heading straight up to Monkey Mia, stay there for a few days, and then work our way around to coral bay over a couple of days, and then onto exmouth, stay there for a couple of days and then head off to karajini national park for a friends wedding, kick around there for a few days and then head back south, and if we have enough time i might stop off at the murchison adventure park for something a bit more challenging.

the engine is due for its 5000km service so i will be getting that done befor i leave along with getting the brakes checked and a full going over incase theres something i missed when i purchased it.

[Woof]

Sorry that I cannot help much, but just the usual stuff, belts, fluids, filters, recovery gear, tools, tyre patchy things..............hope that you have a great trip and looking forward to seeing the photos.
Someone here maybe able to add some more stuff that you will require.

[BigRAWesty]

Grab a tyre tube, its like a 2nd tyre but without the weight or space taken up. And patches, a couple of large ones for a side wall if needed
Engine belts a must.
Depending on the severity of the trip some guys take a spare shock and spring for front and rear.
Then all the general tools like a basic socket set.
hammer
Basic spanner sizes
TIE WIRE...
Pliers
Tyre levers...

How many vehicles are going?


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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[threedogs]

For that trip I wouldn't be taking the whole Snap-on catalog but a set of ring open end spanners {metric} pluse a 1/2" socket set '
plyers , again a set of screwdrivers, possibly two or three tyre levers , throw the mechanical Jack away and go buy a 20 ton hydraulic.
your arms will thank you plus cheap too. All these hand tools etc can be rolled up . plus hoses and belts to suit your model.
You are not that far away from help like the middle of the Simmo, don't over load and just take what is necessary to get you mobile.
Definitely put a can of MAF cleaner in, 2 spares is a no brainer for any outback trip, tyre repair kit and a tube as suggested. If your going off the beaten track
you might want to take a tyre only, make sure they are all the same size. sounds alot but all tools will roll up small, Make sure you can get to it all without
unpacking the back of the Trol. A workshop manual of your model, and make sure you know whats what under the bonnet. If travelling with someone else don't double up but share any stuff you may need

[Cuppa]

I think TD has nailed it. You are going to be on blacktop most of the time. (I don't know about the adventure park, but you'll only have corrugations to deal with in Karijini). I don't really think you even need two spares, one will do. Have RAC recovery & a mobile phone plus the tools & spares suggested by TD, & perhaps a digital multimeter. Take your walking boots & day packs to get the best out of Karijini otherwise all you'll see is the views from lookouts.which doesn't compare to getting down into the gorges themselves. Try to also get out to Hammersley Gorge which is separate to the Karijini gorges, it rock formations make it pretty special.

Consider camping in the Cape Range NP instead of staying in Exmouth itself. Places are limited & given on a first come first served basis, (Our favourite was the most southerly one at Yardie Creek Gorge where it is very entertaining watching 4WD'ers crossing the Yardie Creek at low tide) so you have to get up very early (first light) to line up at Park entrance (take no notice of any of the guff they tell you at Exmouth Visitor centre about organising it from there). Easiest is to camp overnight at Yardie Creek Caravan Park (http://yardie.com.au/Camping.aspx), the closest to the park entrance.

Cuppa

[the evil twin]

Having been to all of those spots and esp if you call in at MOA...
I would carry:
selection of pliers, grips, side cutters etc
selection of screwdrivers, hammer etc
a roll of combo spanners,
a 1/2 inch socket set,
a 12 volt rattle gun, (I have worn one out and am on my second)
also throw in a wheel bearing socket/tool,
and because it is a ZD30 the correct size Torx for the MAF and the Belt Tensioner.

Belts, Fluids, Filters etc as normal for and out of the way trip plus MAF Cleaner, 2nd spare optional but agree with Cuppa not an absolute necessary for where you are going.

The drive from Coral Bay up to Cape Range along the coast rather than the black top is a 'must do' in my opinion but depends on your load and if you are willing to cross Yardie Creek (check the tide times and if the RAAF Range is active). The track thru the Defence Land is usually rough as guts but slowly, slowly, means I have not had any problems. The remainder is normally pretty good altho you can get corro's on the gravel nearer Ningaloo Station but a fair bit is sandy and firm so those sections are easy peasy.
An alternative is while at Coral Bay to drive the coast track from Coral Bay to as far as Ningaloo Station. There are a couple of places you can cut back to the bitumen if you don't want to retrace your path.

Lots of cool stuff to do at Denham. The Aquarium complex just out of town is a cracker as is the Francios Peron NP. Depending on time you may opt to do a day trip to Steep Point as well

I like Millstream waaaay more than Karajini but admit Karajini is a must see at least once.

MOA is just gangbusters of fun but possibly more so in a group and consider coming home thru the centre via Murchison Settlement. Lots of old convict stuff etc to see and road is quite OK

[Blacklotusdog]

Pilgrimanna is a top camp spot in cape range, only short wall south of spot is a great little sand point to snorkel off.

[NP99]

Also VHF/UHF radios?.......not really a tool per se.

[Royce]

oh thanks so much for all the good advice, not only on building my tool kit for the trip, but some good destinations and tracks to visit. cant thank you enough, its going to be my first ever touring style trip. there's only myself and the missus going so only one car. but with all the good advice i will be sure to have everything covered and hopefully no get caught out. cheers guys, if theres anyone else with some ideas on locations and tracks to visit while we are up that way, we dont really have a concrete destination list, just anywhere that looks good along the way we will stop and have a sticky beak around.

thanks again everyone. really appreciate it!
Royce

[BigRAWesty]

Rags.. grab a bag of rags.. if you run out of water at least you can wipe the windows...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[BillsGU]

One of the most useful tools you can carry is an RACV Total Care membership (or your state's equivalent). It gets you out of trouble where ever you are and gives peace of mind knowing whatever happens, you will be recovered and if it can't be fixed they will tow it home and give you a hire car. It has got me out of trouble on occasion.

[Mtiehatten]

brake cleaner can be extremely useful if starting is is the problem. I always bring a small can, and a big spanner to open the turbo.

[threedogs]

Seeing others may be watching this I'd suggest a jacking plate
about 300mm x 300mm square either 6mm checker plate or 50mm timber.
Comes in handy in soft sand as well as boggy conditions

@ Royce how did trip go,???

[DX grunt]

One of the most useful tools you can carry is an RACV Total Care membership (or your state's equivalent). It gets you out of trouble where ever you are and gives peace of mind knowing whatever happens, you will be recovered and if it can't be fixed they will tow it home and give you a hire car. It has got me out of trouble on occasion.

Thanks, Bill. Over here I'm pretty sure it's RAC Classic - there are more upgraded choices, too. I've got it because I live out in the sticks and it gives you more benefits than the normal RAC breakdown membership.

Here's the link for you to consider.

http://rac.com.au/Motoring/Roadside-Assistance/Roadside-Assistance-Comparison-Table.aspx

Rossco