Sharkbait

I've searched and found a few good tips. Mainly, I'm asking what would I need to get me started to work on my 928. Will ramps do the trick? A single jack? I'm pretty sure I don't want to use jack stands. Will I be able to do most work from under the hood? The manuals: just bought them and they are fantastic reads(thanks for the quick ship 928Intl). Now I'm inspired to do my own work.

Vlocity

The problem with most ramps are that the "pitch" is to steep to allow you to drive on the ramp. The spoliers get in the way before you can start up.

I have a good jack and 4 heavy 4,000 pound rated stands and have been able to tackle some pretty advanced projects which include engine change and converting the auto to a manual transmission.

The guys with lifts are just cheating. LOL.

Regards,

Ken

Bill51sdr

Basic mechanical knowledge, a lot of patience & access to this forum. Aside from that, a good set of metric tools is a good start. I'm sure others will chime in here, but a few things you might need tend to be task specific & buying these tools or devices will depend on whether or not you will want to tackle that particular repair or maintenance item.

Jim bailey - 928 International

With a jack and 4 jack stands and a few basic tools just about anything short of lifting the engine all the way out is possible.

Mongo

a 12 pack of beer, tough hands to deal with the sheet metal cuts and a good knowledge of every swear word in the English and German Dictionary...

Gretch

One of the most useful tools I have significantly reduced the amount of time I spend working on my car, because its use generally results in my having to do the job only once.......

And it was pretty cheap for its effectiveness.....In fact I bought my second one this year........

It was a two year membership to Rennlist......

Mongo

I agree Gretch. Rennlist memberships are the best tool to have and also a friend maker. I wonder when mine expires.. Then again I could be a lifetime member because of the Grid Girl Contributions to OT

soontobered84

I've fount that a set of deep metric sockets help a lot. Ramps are pretty much useless

Scott M.

I'll add to that...

At LEAST a 12 pack, the ph# for your beer supplier on speed dial. A pocket full of cash helps. For that matter, put your banker on speed dial too.

After that, get the shop manuals, a complete set of metric tools (good ones, not that cheap chinese junk), a very good DVOM (digital volt-ohmeter).

And you might as well get a divorce or at least a decent divorce attorney now, what with all the time you'll have in repairing a 928, she'll hate you when your wrenching.

Scott

Mongo

Lets not forget the lady in the house that yells at you and your dad for revving the car running straight manifolds at 9:30 at night, right mom???

DonT

Service covers.

Greggles

you'll need these

deliriousga

1) BIG jack stands (4 of them) with a high-lift floor jack. The SUV type for 6000 lbs. Not for the weight supported, but for the HUGE footprint they have. Very sturdy and much harder to tip over.
1a) Beer (preferably German)
2) A metric allen socket set and small metric allen wrench set.
2a) Beer (preferably German)
3) A metric set of the Sears flexible head wratcheting wrenches for the tight areas.
3a) Beer (preferably German)
4) A metric set of regular sockets.
4a) Beer (preferably German)
5) The Kempf timing belt tension tool
5a) Beer (preferably German)
6) Air tools to make taking things off much faster and easier. Don't use them to put things back on, though.
6a) Beer (preferably German)
7) A good, click type, torque wrench.
7a) Beer (preferably German)
7) PATIENCE AND LOVE FOR THE 928!!! Oh, and did I mention BEER (if it ain't German, return the 928)

deliriousga

Definitely! The best protection you can buy!

Oh, and the reason you want jack stands is it sits soooo low ramps are pretty much useless unless you jack it up and set it on the ramp and you need to lift it to do anything underneath.

Garth S

You can never have too many tools!
The basic sets of combination wrenches in 7-19 mm plus a 21& 22mm, eventually a 32mm with metric sockets, extensions, universals, ratchets in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" drive. Allan keys & sockets, pliers and screwdrivers of all types and sizes, pry bars, small files and picks, magnet pick - up tool, .... on goes the list.
One decent floor jack and four stands, eventually, a second jack will prove invaluable. As you get in deeper, an air compressor and some impact tools ...
This starts to sound like a few $$$, but for each new job I tackled, the correct tools were purchased. As the end, the price was less than hiring a mechanic, and you are left with the tools, knowledge of the work and a large shot of self satisfaction.