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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Are any special tools needed for working on a 78 .I know I'll need one for the timing belt,and a set of manuals too. Wondering if there is anything else outside of the norm ? I am a mechanic so am equipped with about all I need for the standard things,although one can never have too many tools.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Only special tool I can think of would be a CIS fuel pressure tester. They sell for about $100, and nearly indispensable if you're servicing the fuel system.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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+1 on the CIS Pressure gauges. Also, a flywheel lock is handy. A long 3mm allen head is necessary for adjusting air/fuel mixture.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Flywheel lock as JP says plus a Kemph tool to check the TB tension.
I already have a number of customers in NZ including the famous "Smiffy" - he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to 928's and is on your own doorstep.
PM or email me and I will put you in touch.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Vacuum testor & special hex key (Stahlwille) for mixture adjustment
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Great info! Vacuum tester I have-Great for bleeding brakes too.
Rog100-I am in Michigan,town name is Zeeland Actually only about 35 miles from Milwaukeeshark.
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