usefull and necessary tools for the garage
04-13-2003, 03:00 PM
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usefull and necessary tools for the garage
Just wondering what you guys concider necessary tools. I have some money saved up for tools and im looking for things that im gonna need.
So far my list is
Socket set regular and metric
air compressor
impact gun
screwdrivers
wrench set
engine stand
engine hoist
also what do you guys need when swapping out and engine. Id like to have everything so i might be able to do all the work myself
So far my list is
Socket set regular and metric
air compressor
impact gun
screwdrivers
wrench set
engine stand
engine hoist
also what do you guys need when swapping out and engine. Id like to have everything so i might be able to do all the work myself
04-13-2003, 03:32 PM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (foozball-26)
either get a really nice(and uber powerful) impact wrench, or a 6' pole, to take the hub nuts off. youll also need a 32mm socket, that most likely wont be in any socket set you buy.
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04-13-2003, 04:42 PM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (krazySOHC)
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special pulley tool for crankshaft or screwdriver to flywheel works too.
breaker bar
punch set for shift pin removal
dykes=diagnoal cutters
timing gun
plenty of rags
most important....Helms manual
special pulley tool for crankshaft or screwdriver to flywheel works too.
breaker bar
punch set for shift pin removal
dykes=diagnoal cutters
timing gun
plenty of rags
most important....Helms manual
04-13-2003, 04:47 PM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (nyctuner)
If you are going to be doing internals-
Piston ring "keeper" (looks like something you can hold a beer can in)
Valve spring installation tool.
Allen Wrench set- metric
Piston ring "keeper" (looks like something you can hold a beer can in)
Valve spring installation tool.
Allen Wrench set- metric
04-13-2003, 04:54 PM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (foozball-26)
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big o' fuggin hammer
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hahaha!
big o' fuggin hammer
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hahaha!
04-13-2003, 06:57 PM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (psychotic)
oo yea a tool box to put it all in too lol
do you really think an engine hoist and engine stand would be worth buying?..I mean sure if you were doing major motor building etc but if your just doing a couple swaps here and there...I would probally just go rent one from a store...
do you really think an engine hoist and engine stand would be worth buying?..I mean sure if you were doing major motor building etc but if your just doing a couple swaps here and there...I would probally just go rent one from a store...
04-15-2003, 06:12 AM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (foozball-26)
if you are going to have some air tools, the two i have found most useful are a air ratchet and an air hammer, both of then are about $50 and they will save you lots of time 
04-15-2003, 06:29 AM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (nyctuner)
**** posters
lots and lots of cold beer
radio
everything else just revolves around these 3 things
steve
lots and lots of cold beer
radio
everything else just revolves around these 3 things
steve
04-15-2003, 06:52 AM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (10seconds)
Make sure you have a nice pliers set: needle nose, locking, vice-grips, rounded journal and flat mouth.
Wire crimpers and one of those solderless connector sets. Trust me, you'll need them.
4 foot or larger metal bar used for prying at ****. Hollow is a bonus.
Fine tooth ratchets are a plus, but not necessary.
MAKE SURE YOU GET some of the pivoting/flexible ratchet extensions. They're usually about $2 a piece (get one for each size ratchet and more than one for 3/8ths drive) and will save your knuckles countless bangs and your bolts/nuts countless strippings.
Deep sockets and short sockets are both important. Sockets are easily the most important part of the tool set so get more than you think you'll need. If you plan on keeping with cars for a while, get sockets from 3mm to 24mm and from 3/32 to 1.25 inches. The little ones should be shallow, the big ones deep.
Hmmmm...I hope you can tell that I'm in my garage a lot at this point. I'm thinking...class doesn't start for another 13 minutes
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OH! Make sure you get a nice drill. Get an electric, not a rechargable battery one...that **** will always be dead when you need it. Pay at least $80 for it or you won't be able to drill through ****. Carbide/Titanium bit set will go a long way too.
Keep Never-Sieze and WD-40 on hand at all times.
A Sharpie. It's important. Buy one. Make sure it's not the color of your paint.
I've gotta go now but I'm sure I'll think of some other **** before long
PS: start with a Craftsman "set" of 250 pieces or whatever. It ends up being a better deal than buying them all seperately and gives you an idea of where you need to go from there.
Wire crimpers and one of those solderless connector sets. Trust me, you'll need them.
4 foot or larger metal bar used for prying at ****. Hollow is a bonus.
Fine tooth ratchets are a plus, but not necessary.
MAKE SURE YOU GET some of the pivoting/flexible ratchet extensions. They're usually about $2 a piece (get one for each size ratchet and more than one for 3/8ths drive) and will save your knuckles countless bangs and your bolts/nuts countless strippings.
Deep sockets and short sockets are both important. Sockets are easily the most important part of the tool set so get more than you think you'll need. If you plan on keeping with cars for a while, get sockets from 3mm to 24mm and from 3/32 to 1.25 inches. The little ones should be shallow, the big ones deep.
Hmmmm...I hope you can tell that I'm in my garage a lot at this point. I'm thinking...class doesn't start for another 13 minutes
.OH! Make sure you get a nice drill. Get an electric, not a rechargable battery one...that **** will always be dead when you need it. Pay at least $80 for it or you won't be able to drill through ****. Carbide/Titanium bit set will go a long way too.
Keep Never-Sieze and WD-40 on hand at all times.
A Sharpie. It's important. Buy one. Make sure it's not the color of your paint
.I've gotta go now but I'm sure I'll think of some other **** before long
PS: start with a Craftsman "set" of 250 pieces or whatever. It ends up being a better deal than buying them all seperately and gives you an idea of where you need to go from there.
04-15-2003, 10:12 AM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (Archidictus)
at least 4 of these, perhaps more depending on what type of car you might be working on that day..
flat socket wrenches are good too!
flat socket wrenches are good too!
04-15-2003, 10:38 AM
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Re: usefull and necessary tools for the garage (krazySOHC)
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Definately. I cant tell you how mnay times I have used a Dremel. Especailly in my tight *** engine bay where nothing fits, I have used it countless times.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Definately. I cant tell you how mnay times I have used a Dremel. Especailly in my tight *** engine bay where nothing fits, I have used it countless times.