Ratchets: heart of your tool set

Ratchets tool

This is the heart of your tool set.  Unlike wrenches or sockets, there is no different tool for each size fastener.  This tool will take the brunt each time you use a socket.  This is no place to pinch pennies.  There are three primary considerations with a ratchet. The first, is how well it fits in the your hand.  Some ratchets use a basic steel handle with a shape designed to feel comfortable in the hand.  Others use a plastic handle so that when working in a cold shop or hot engine, the heat is not transferred to your hand.

Sockets: common with wrenches

Sockets with wrenches

Sockets have many things in common with wrenches.  They same ideas of fit apply, and the same ideas of 6 point and 12 point apply.  Sockets also have depth, so you need to consider sockets that are normal depth, shallow (to fit into tight working areas) or deep, to help you reach hidden places like spark plug holes.  It is customary when buying sockets to purchase 4 major sets.  Normal Metric 6 point, normal Metric 12 point, normal SAE 6 point, and normal SAE 12 point.  These sockets will be used for practically every DIY job on your truck and you should purchase qu

Screwdrivers: familiar to almost everyone

Screwdrivers

The screwdriver is familiar to almost everyone.  It's basic job it to allow us to turn a fastener.  Common types of screwdriver are slotted (or flat-blade), Phillips (cross-slotted), and Torx.  The Land Rover uses all three varieties, but the Torx is really a special application and you probably won't encounter it in most repairs.

Wrenches: most basic of all tools

Wrenches tools

The wrench is probably the most basic of all tools.  There are several varieties including open end, box end, combination (having one open end and one box end), flare nut, striking wrenches, etc.  But the primary job of these wrenches is to fit onto a fastener and allow us to tighten or loosen it.  In order to do that, the tool must fit the fastener properly.  It must offer enough leverage for us to loosen or tighten, and it must fit the hand well.  If you examine common fasteners, you will find that most have 6 sides.  On the rare occasion, you may find one wi

The New 2011 Jaguar XKR

The New 2011 Jaguar XKR

The latest generation of coupe, the Jaguar XKR 2011 now offers more choice with the new Special Edition model and two optional packages for performance and style: The new XKR with the Black Pack for greater visual impact, the new XKR with the Speed Pack for a significant increase in speed and XKR Special Edition, which combines both packages to create the final Supercharged coupe.

Jaguar XJ220: A Specimen Left in Qatar

Jaguar XJ220: A Specimen Left in Qatar

A crime of treason and looking good here is what makes you think the sight of this Jaguar XJ220 , incredibly left to itself in Qatar.

The "halo car" jaguar early 90s, the same rate icon Made in England (before the McLaren F1 , of course) with 350 time recorded by Martin Brundle in Nardo , one of the most famous supercar recent decades. That is what was and is still-despite his lack of commercial success at that time-this car.

Jaguar: American Guarantee and Free Coupons for 5 Years

Jaguar: American Guarantee

Jaguar launches in America a new sales policy at the launch of the new XJ . The program, which also will be extended from June to XF and XK model year 2011, provides a guarantee of 5 years or 100,000 km which includes the cost of tickets and the necessary materials.

The operation was designed to change the perception of the brand by customers: according to market research Jaguar is considered a premium brand with cost management all too expensive. The new offer will be also included, for five years, the 24-hour roadside assistance 24.

Jaguar XF Diesel S: New car for The British Police

The police of the English Midlands has 7 Jaguar XF Diesel S . The car will be used to patrol areas of Staffordshire, Mercia and West Midlands, with a mix of performance and comfort that will surely not be sorry to agents on call. In addition to specific livery, the XF are equipped with special LED lights front and roof, plus a special allocation to accommodate the electronics inside.

For the "Good Season": The Supercar Uncovered

The exploration of the discovered cars on the market - and our guide - concludes with the supercar, with list prices in excess of 80,000 euros. Starting from the BMW 6 Series Convertible , on sale since 2003 from 82,700 euros with a fabric roof. The range of the majestic Bavarian Cabriolet has four versions: the 272 hp from the 630th, the 650th equipped with the 4.8i V8 367 hp 635d and move from 3.0d Twin Turbo 286 hp, while the top there is the M6 Thrust the 5.0 V10 from 507 hp.

Land Rover Diesel ERAD Hybrid

Land Rover Diesel ERAD Hybrid

At the London Motor Show in July, Land Rover has introduced a system fitted on the prototype vehicle diesel ERAD Hybrids to substantially reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining the traditional off-road performance, the highlight of the mark. Currently testing on Freelander 2, it will equip all models in the range. Several projects that reduce emissions and fuel economy are under consideration, among them the Stop-Start system will be available as standard from 2009 on Freelander 2 diesel manual transmission.

The Diesel ERAD Hybrid and e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES