goody944

Hi all,

I expect to get something like an '86 or so 944NA soon, and keep seeing references to different tools (cheesehead is one example).

When some maintenance work is needed, I would like to do some of it myself.

Can anyone supply a good starter list of tools to have onhand?

TIA
Doug

iloveporsches

For most cases, just the basics.

Wrenches--open/ closed ended, flared)

sockets--all different sizes, universal joints,
extensions, adapters, breaker bars, etc.

pliers--so far I've only used vice grips, but be sure to have the regular ones, needle nose, etc.

hammers--Get some nice heavy mallets

Jacks, jackstands, creepers

Soft sockets--So you don't wreck the finish on the lug nuts

A long pipe to slip over the end of a wrench, to break loose stuck bolts/ nuts

Every job I ran into so far had some special tools, such as 12-point bolts, special belt tension tools, transmission jack, and there's plenty more.

Mr. Avionics

Looks like ILP's pretty much got it covered, Well
tools are my weakness, I got a bunch, but ya never
can have enough tools. Couple of questions, what
kind of a budget do you have for tools? Good
quality tools cost alot but will last lifetimes,
I'm still using some Snap-On tools that where my
fathers, bought in the 30's and 40's. The cheese-
head bolts mentioned are metric allen cap screws,
and the CV joints take an 8mm 12 point tri-square
bit. Other than that most everything else is just
normal metric wrenches and sockets.
Tool shopping is FUN!
later,
Bill

goody944

I don't really have a budget in this case, just doing a little homework. I've had Hondas for years, so the metrics are no problem. Great information on a base set, ILP, thanks. Also appreciate knowing the more unique tools like the cheesehead and CV joints require.

Now to clean out the garage and pick up that 944!

crazandy

Where does one buy the cheesehead tools at?

iloveporsches

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Mr. Avionics:
<strong>I'm still using some Snap-On tools that where my
fathers, bought in the 30's and 40's.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Heh. I have a few of my great-grandfather's snap-on tools from the 20's(IIRC)! He used to run a radiator repair shop for years. I also have a few of my grandfather's (used to be a FORD mechanic), but I'm basically having to buy all metric myself.

Oh, and you might want to budget for soundproofing the garage. You don't want your neighbors calling the cops on you for all the cursing you'll inevitably do! <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" />

I found the cheeseheads after a week of searching at the local Autozone. I tried Home Depot, Sears, Pepboys, and another Autozone. Everytime I asked the people working just gave me a funny look.

NIkon_Man

Mr. Avionics is right. You can not spend too much for tools, Snap On or Craftsman are the best way to go. Crafstman best bang for the buck.

Mr. Avionics

Bits of trivia, ILP's did you know most Snap-On
tools have a date code stamped on them? I have
a list that goes from 1928 to 2000, If I can
get it scanned I'll post it some time. Oldest
tool I have is dated 1932.
Crazandy, I posted the part numbers for the
12 point allen bits from Snap-On in a post a
week or so ago, check back for someone else
looking for them, Snap-On now will sell direct
on line, You can find then there.