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Feb 18, 2008, 11:05 PM
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Tool Set
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...nics+Tool+Sets
Does that look like it has everything I'll ever need for basic bolt-ons, etc?
Does that look like it has everything I'll ever need for basic bolt-ons, etc?
Feb 18, 2008, 11:32 PM
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im really not trying tosound like a dick, but if you have toi ask what kind of tools you will need to put some bolt ons on your car..
maybe you shouldnt be working on it...
maybe you shouldnt be working on it...
Feb 18, 2008, 11:32 PM
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Thanks fellas
@Dan, I know what tools I need, I was just seeing if there was a specific set anyone recommends as I am trying to get my own set of tools instead of borrowing friends.
As far as not trying to sound like a dick, well, you succeeded.
Relax buddy.
@Dan, I know what tools I need, I was just seeing if there was a specific set anyone recommends as I am trying to get my own set of tools instead of borrowing friends.
As far as not trying to sound like a dick, well, you succeeded.
Relax buddy.
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Feb 19, 2008, 12:32 AM
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You will need about the following..
A good organised tool box (makes life easier!!)
1/4 and 3/8 drive ratchet w/ sockets shallow and deep up to 19mm
wrenches up to 19 mm and one 22mm
open ended o2-sensor socket (it is also 22mm)
needle nose pliers
cresent wrench or other adjustable wrench
blowtorch (trust me, they are only like 20 dollars, makes exhaust work easy)
diagonal cutters (dikes for the non PC)
hex key set up to 19mm, Huskey makes a good cheap one for metric, its yellow.
breaker-bar 3/8 drive and/or a pipe to fit your ratchet.
Screwdriver set, phillips and flat, make sure you get at least 1 really long #2 phillips.
That should get you through basic bolt-ons, including exhaust work. I would also get a pair of ramps and jack stands, and a good 2 ton floor jack with rail block so you dont bend your pinch welds. After that, just buy tools as you come across the need. Thats basically what I did years ago, and I have some strange stuff now, that comes in handy sometimes. "GM-type helical pulley torsion tool" anyone? The best tool I ever got for my garage was a nice set of ramps, and a rear chock for the wheel. I feel safer under the car with those than with some silly jackstand. If I ever need I can stick one end on ramps and jack the other and put it on stands, it is very sturdy and with mine about a 1.5 foot raise. Perfect to slide a creeper under.
Oh and get a 1-2" and a long extension for both ratchet sizes.
As far as other items to keep on hand, here is what I have found handy, and keep stocked.
JB Weld (next to godly)
PB Blaster
Oil filter wrench, be sure to get the right size
WD-40
Some motor Oil (mobile 1)
Antifreeze and Distilled water, you never know when your gonna need to pull the radiator.
Teflon Tape
Red RTV Silicone
Grey RTV
A couple crush washers and oil filters
Various length generic SS M8 hex bolts
bolt extractor kit
At least 3amp drill with some carbide bits to fit the extractor set
A dremel with cutting wheels and sanding/grinding barrels (you can port with this)
Vise grips
A roll of safety wire, you can tie things up with this and use it for everything! Real strong get the .32
22ga wire, and splices and some heat shrink sleeving
Electricians tool (strippers/crimpers/cutters)
Soldering iron w/ solder!
Cherry tape. DEI makes some, its called something else, it sticks to itself, its elastic and waterproof. Has a colored line down the middle of it.
Box of assorted washers and some in stainless steel
Shop Rags
Oil canister, Get a big one unless you want to be draining it all the time. At least big enough to hold all the fluid in your car (around 4gal).
Tire pressure gauge
Air Compressor (tires, boost leaks, compression, you name it, even tools, and cleaning the interior)
Digital Multimeter or Voltmeter and Ohmmeter
Safety Goggles
Simple Green
A work light, I have this great LED one that is super bright, but doesnt glare like the incandesant ones. It is rechargable and lasts for about 4 straight days without a charge. Its also wireless. Signaficant other got it for me from NAPA, I love it.
Oh and an interior trim removal tool! (great little prybar for trim)
Silicone couplers and t-bolt clamps
Boost leak tool (build it yourself for 5 dollars, bicycle pump will work if you dont have a compressor)
Thats all that comes to mind right now.
A good organised tool box (makes life easier!!)
1/4 and 3/8 drive ratchet w/ sockets shallow and deep up to 19mm
wrenches up to 19 mm and one 22mm
open ended o2-sensor socket (it is also 22mm)
needle nose pliers
cresent wrench or other adjustable wrench
blowtorch (trust me, they are only like 20 dollars, makes exhaust work easy)
diagonal cutters (dikes for the non PC)
hex key set up to 19mm, Huskey makes a good cheap one for metric, its yellow.
breaker-bar 3/8 drive and/or a pipe to fit your ratchet.
Screwdriver set, phillips and flat, make sure you get at least 1 really long #2 phillips.
That should get you through basic bolt-ons, including exhaust work. I would also get a pair of ramps and jack stands, and a good 2 ton floor jack with rail block so you dont bend your pinch welds. After that, just buy tools as you come across the need. Thats basically what I did years ago, and I have some strange stuff now, that comes in handy sometimes. "GM-type helical pulley torsion tool" anyone? The best tool I ever got for my garage was a nice set of ramps, and a rear chock for the wheel. I feel safer under the car with those than with some silly jackstand. If I ever need I can stick one end on ramps and jack the other and put it on stands, it is very sturdy and with mine about a 1.5 foot raise. Perfect to slide a creeper under.
Oh and get a 1-2" and a long extension for both ratchet sizes.
As far as other items to keep on hand, here is what I have found handy, and keep stocked.
JB Weld (next to godly)
PB Blaster
Oil filter wrench, be sure to get the right size
WD-40
Some motor Oil (mobile 1)
Antifreeze and Distilled water, you never know when your gonna need to pull the radiator.
Teflon Tape
Red RTV Silicone
Grey RTV
A couple crush washers and oil filters
Various length generic SS M8 hex bolts
bolt extractor kit
At least 3amp drill with some carbide bits to fit the extractor set
A dremel with cutting wheels and sanding/grinding barrels (you can port with this)
Vise grips
A roll of safety wire, you can tie things up with this and use it for everything! Real strong get the .32
22ga wire, and splices and some heat shrink sleeving
Electricians tool (strippers/crimpers/cutters)
Soldering iron w/ solder!
Cherry tape. DEI makes some, its called something else, it sticks to itself, its elastic and waterproof. Has a colored line down the middle of it.
Box of assorted washers and some in stainless steel
Shop Rags
Oil canister, Get a big one unless you want to be draining it all the time. At least big enough to hold all the fluid in your car (around 4gal).
Tire pressure gauge
Air Compressor (tires, boost leaks, compression, you name it, even tools, and cleaning the interior)
Digital Multimeter or Voltmeter and Ohmmeter
Safety Goggles
Simple Green
A work light, I have this great LED one that is super bright, but doesnt glare like the incandesant ones. It is rechargable and lasts for about 4 straight days without a charge. Its also wireless. Signaficant other got it for me from NAPA, I love it.
Oh and an interior trim removal tool! (great little prybar for trim)
Silicone couplers and t-bolt clamps
Boost leak tool (build it yourself for 5 dollars, bicycle pump will work if you dont have a compressor)
Thats all that comes to mind right now.
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You will need about the following..
A good organised tool box (makes life easier!!)
1/4 and 3/8 drive ratchet w/ sockets shallow and deep up to 19mm
wrenches up to 19 mm and one 22mm
open ended o2-sensor socket (it is also 22mm)
needle nose pliers
cresent wrench or other adjustable wrench
blowtorch (trust me, they are only like 20 dollars, makes exhaust work easy)
diagonal cutters (dikes for the non PC)
hex key set up to 19mm, Huskey makes a good cheap one for metric, its yellow.
breaker-bar 3/8 drive and/or a pipe to fit your ratchet.
Screwdriver set, phillips and flat, make sure you get at least 1 really long #2 phillips.
That should get you through basic bolt-ons, including exhaust work. I would also get a pair of ramps and jack stands, and a good 2 ton floor jack with rail block so you dont bend your pinch welds. After that, just buy tools as you come across the need. Thats basically what I did years ago, and I have some strange stuff now, that comes in handy sometimes. "GM-type helical pulley torsion tool" anyone? The best tool I ever got for my garage was a nice set of ramps, and a rear chock for the wheel. I feel safer under the car with those than with some silly jackstand. If I ever need I can stick one end on ramps and jack the other and put it on stands, it is very sturdy and with mine about a 1.5 foot raise. Perfect to slide a creeper under.
Oh and get a 1-2" and a long extension for both ratchet sizes.
As far as consumable items to keep on hand, here is what I have found handy, and keep stocked.
aa
A good organised tool box (makes life easier!!)
1/4 and 3/8 drive ratchet w/ sockets shallow and deep up to 19mm
wrenches up to 19 mm and one 22mm
open ended o2-sensor socket (it is also 22mm)
needle nose pliers
cresent wrench or other adjustable wrench
blowtorch (trust me, they are only like 20 dollars, makes exhaust work easy)
diagonal cutters (dikes for the non PC)
hex key set up to 19mm, Huskey makes a good cheap one for metric, its yellow.
breaker-bar 3/8 drive and/or a pipe to fit your ratchet.
Screwdriver set, phillips and flat, make sure you get at least 1 really long #2 phillips.
That should get you through basic bolt-ons, including exhaust work. I would also get a pair of ramps and jack stands, and a good 2 ton floor jack with rail block so you dont bend your pinch welds. After that, just buy tools as you come across the need. Thats basically what I did years ago, and I have some strange stuff now, that comes in handy sometimes. "GM-type helical pulley torsion tool" anyone? The best tool I ever got for my garage was a nice set of ramps, and a rear chock for the wheel. I feel safer under the car with those than with some silly jackstand. If I ever need I can stick one end on ramps and jack the other and put it on stands, it is very sturdy and with mine about a 1.5 foot raise. Perfect to slide a creeper under.
Oh and get a 1-2" and a long extension for both ratchet sizes.
As far as consumable items to keep on hand, here is what I have found handy, and keep stocked.
aa
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I would at least go for this one
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...nics+Tool+Sets
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...nics+Tool+Sets
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Here's the kit I have
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...nics+Tool+Sets
It has gotten me though several engine rebuilds on my other cars.
You NEED the wrenches for the spots you can't fit the sockets into. Having both deep and shallow sockets help alot.
You probably will need to buy other small odds and ends like an extra extension piece and a swivel.
Craftsman has lots of sales thought the year. The price on these sets typically drops $40+ when they are on sale. If you don't need it right away then I would wait for a sale.
I would also pick up a cheap 2 ton hydraulic jack and jackstands not from sears though, a BFH(2.5# hand sledge), an adjustable wrench, and a 1 foot pipe to slide over the end of your ratchets for a cheap breaker bar.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...nics+Tool+Sets
It has gotten me though several engine rebuilds on my other cars.
You NEED the wrenches for the spots you can't fit the sockets into. Having both deep and shallow sockets help alot.
You probably will need to buy other small odds and ends like an extra extension piece and a swivel.
Craftsman has lots of sales thought the year. The price on these sets typically drops $40+ when they are on sale. If you don't need it right away then I would wait for a sale.
I would also pick up a cheap 2 ton hydraulic jack and jackstands not from sears though, a BFH(2.5# hand sledge), an adjustable wrench, and a 1 foot pipe to slide over the end of your ratchets for a cheap breaker bar.
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