E30 Road Trip Tool Kit

[E30 Fitment]

I'm going on a road trip in the next few days with my early model 325e, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to bring in terms of tools. Such as what are some common bolt sizes, or are there any specific tools I should bring.

Thanks in advance

[ak-]

Besides the common hand tools, duct tape and zip ties

[MrBurgundy]

8, 10, 13, 17mm socket/ratchet plus wrenches

screw driver (flat)

Pliers

[2mAn]

AAA Plus card

[e30strokr]

AAA Plus card

oil and water.... that metal puddy in case you hit the oil pan if youre lowered...

[Mike36]

I like this one, I have one in both BMW's.

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-903pc-mechanics-ultimate-tool-set/p-00921470000P?sid=IDx01192011x202447059&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn9rzgoST3AIVBw5pCh3UEAOSEAYYBCABEgJ8R_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIOLrqaEk9wCFcPbwAod9ecHLA

[agent]

AAA Premier card

Fixed that for you Simon. ;)

[101]

Besides the common hand tools mentioned above, a spare water pump / alternator belt, and if you have them around, spare main and fuel pump relays and a meter or so of the proper rubber fuel line and a knife to cut it with. Electrical tape and some extra fuses in the proper amperage are also good ideas. A few generic hose clamps. And a battery that is less than 5 years old.

[ForcedFirebird]

A proper jack and jack stands.

[roguetoaster]

Don't forget the multimeter and some sort of ETM/Bentley.

But beyond all of that you need to know your car and have done the preventative maintenance before the road trip. Otherwise you risk going full Roadkill, which isn't bad per se, but can be annoying if you don't have a production budget.

[wworm]

I like this one, I have one in both BMW's.

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-903p...FcPbwAod9ecHLA

holy shit

[MR E30 325is]

holy shit

Seriously. That kit probably weighs half as much as an E30!

[ForcedFirebird]

holy shit

Seriously. That kit probably weighs half as much as an E30!

Right? The OEM tool kit has nearly enough to do road side service lol. The thing I hate about those "all-in-one" kits is most of it is SAE and never get used on an e30.

[earthwormjim]

A small metric socket set, a couple adjustable wrenches, a screw driver with different bits, pliers, and gloves is about all you need. If I ever do need to do tinkering while on the road, the factory tool kit is usually sufficient.

I'd also bring fluids. Small container of ATF, motor oil, distilled water and/or anti freeze mix, and windshield washer fluid.

[flyboyx]

Right? The OEM tool kit has nearly enough to do road side service lol. The thing I hate about those "all-in-one" kits is most of it is SAE and never get used on anything.

ftfy