Slakker

I've had really good luck with Tekton off of amazon. There is a Porsche tool list in the 101 996Projects book that I purchased off of originally and it has served me very well.

dkraige

I've been 100% happy with my Craftsman mechanic's tool set that I've gradually expanded over the years, but I'm not sure I can recommend them with Sears being bankrupt; who knows if anybody will be around to honor the free replacement guarantee in the future?

Whatever you get, it helps to have a lot of types of tools in the same size; regular sockets, deep sockets, ratcheting box wrenches, etc. A lot of times a nut and bolt clamping something are the same size, so you need at least 2 tools of every size to be sure you can take everything apart. You'll probably also want a set of hex sockets and Torx sockets, and if you get further into Porsche or VAG stuff you'll eventually want a set of triple-square sockets and external Torx.

Also invest in a good torque wrench for important things like wheel bolts, brake/suspension fasteners, spark plugs, etc. that need to be torqued correctly.

808Bill

http://www.kmart.com/my-first-crafts...w.ds#Imagezoom

m3driver

If you care about what you are working on then the words harbor freight and tools should never be spoken together...ever

extanker

if money is no object.....SNAP-ON

m3driver

My collect consists of mostly craftsman and gearwrench. For speciality tools and torque wrenches, its snap-on, those are things you don't want to skimp on.

Kalashnikov

Kobalt is what I use. Their 227 piece mechanic's tool set goes on sale occasionally for $100, regular price is $199. Lifetime warranty, and I have yet to break a socket.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-227-...-Hard/50200795

JayG

Horse hockey

For general stuff, HF is fine
Rebuilding an engine, well that's a different story

Don't be a tool snob

docmirror

Ding, ding, ding.

Go to any pawn shop. Put together a big box of hand tools, try to get a Craftsman, snap-on, or other brand name ratchet. Get 3/8 and 1/4 drive kits.

Metric standard type sockets, deep well sockets, swivel head socket set, torx, allen head drive, big blade and phillips screwdrivers, pry bars, hammer, various sets of pliers and needle nose, angle needle nose, etc. You may not use all of them for a long time, but when you buy in bulk, take your box over to the register and whatever number they say, cut it down by 30%. (don't drive the Porsche to the pawn shop, take a beater). Haggle a bit, and go home happy.

extanker

one can and should do much better than harbor freight if you want to spend the money.

JTT

I dont have much experience with HF tools, but 20 yrs ago I would have categorcally agreed with you about cheap tools, particularly sockets and wrenches. Today, not so much. Fit of modern tools (cheap) are far superior to what they used to be. Screwdrivers still suck.

tekkie

well its fairly easy there is no harbor freight in Canada for the OP

m3driver

to each his own, but it has nothing to do with being a snob. Better tools are better not because of the price. The material they use and the precision of their measure are vastly superior. Light duty stuff may not matter but if you have a stubborn fastener, you are going to want quality tools. It can be the difference between a massive headache or getting the job done. There is a reason you will never see a pro using cheap sockets

Slakker

I will say that the $100 transmission jack I got at Harb Freight is a frickin lifesaver. Never tried any of their tools though.

9964runner

Wander the isles at Canadian Tire, they often have the large socket and tool sets on sale. If you brake a Mastercraft branded tool just take it back for a replacement no questions asked. I'd also recomend you pick-up a long breaker bar, 3"-6" extention and a socket to fit your wheel lugs and leave them in the frunk. I got a flat a few years back tried the factory lug tool and it split, that was the only time the car has been on a two truck.