Jehu Gearloose

Probably good practice to keep a fire extinguisher nearby.

fraggle

PB Blaster
Infared temp gun - I have a thumb sized one for RC nitro engines

Multiple shaped 17mm wrenches of all types.

Good allen wrenches and a set of 3/8 drive allen bits.

Lots of skinny flashlights or led bars to see around everything.

1/4 drive swivel sockets. My 10mm gets a lot of use.

Relay pliers for pulling those damn #53s.

Oscilloscope. When you need one, there is no alternative.

MFranke

Must have tools for me include: IR 231c and set of metric Impact sockets, plus a set of deep sockets for axle nuts, and assisting with other large and tough fasteners, suspension etc Impact extensions and swivels 1/2in 1/2,3/8,1/4in ratchet socket wrenches, plus regular metric socket sets for the 3/8 and 1/4in 1/2 and 3/8 Allen socket set Allen regular wrench set Titan four square stubby sockets for cam hold down bolts Regular extensions and swivels 3/8 and 1/4in 1/2, 3/8,1/4 torque wrenches Metric long wrench set Metric stubby set Regular length screwdrivers set, stubbies, and long set Circlip pliers set Most Porken tools Spring height spanner wrench Flexible snake light Flexible snake magnet Set of dental picks Mapp torch Dremel or air tool for occasional cutting such as removing inner race of wheel bearing from hub or other crafting

Oh and one more thing. Avoid getting the one-tool-does-all kind of stuff, or the fat or thick gear wrench style tools. This includes sockets with too much girth for their size (like star pattern sockets). Esp. On the 928 they often won't fit in the places needed to get the hard to reach fasteners. Stick with buying well made and elegant tool sets whenever possible.

yaskota

Nifty stuff y'all...

As an update, a metric set, Fluke, service covers, extending magnet and lighted mirror were some of the first tools I ordered. Fortunately, I already had a dremel, drill and a few other basic items. New to my collection will be a few items from PK, 27mm socket, allen sockets, 16" 1/2" drive flex-head ratchet and Mityvac kit - most of which are already in the mail.

At the moment, I'm thinking about combining everyone's contributions into single, semi-organized post- but will give this thread up to a month, I think.

Still, with all the awesome recommendations, I think my favorite contribution so far is YardPro's in #23


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Igordiver

Reading this post I was wondering if somebody would mention beer. Not only did U mention it but U even have the brand right!
I'm living 50 miles away from Leuven, the hometown of stella. No Stella in the garage means no wrenching…

Schocki

Coffee to keep me going and in a good mood. Beer when I'm done and the last bolt has been torqued down
Test drive a day later....

danglerb

I like buying tools, this place robs my wallet as much as the Porsche's do, http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4

curtisr

+1

Landseer

The EZRM 17/19 as Jeff said, but consider buying the set because the 10, 13 and 15 are really nice with the long handles.

All lengths of 1/4 drive extensions. Plus, with step down and step up adapters. That way you alwasys have the right length and you can use the thin extension to get easier access to spark plugs for instance, driving a 3/8 or 1/2 sparkplug socket.

A Lisle noid light.

14 or 18 inch extension penlight. Valuable for surgically backlighting the intake by sticking it deep in the valley. And all kinds of other places. I have one in each car. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Streamlight-...p2054897.l5662


One of those 3/8 drive ratchets with the twist handle. Pull off the handle, chuck it in a drill. Gives right angle access to the upper TT bolts with clutch installed. (air ratchet wrench could work, but on mine, the bell housing interferes with the actuator)

Multiple 17 and 19 cheap wrenches and a small 3lb sledge.

A 19 craftsman gear wrench with a pivot point near the end. Can be used to snug the adjusters on the rear suspension mounts while the car is on the alignment machine.

Ad0911

A spreadsheet to make a to-do list and record what you've done so far. Also easy to find your way through the 6 or so volumes of the WSM

jeff spahn

According to Popular Mechanics (IIRC) a 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone is by far the best penetrating fluid you can use.

69gaugeman

Not just for bell housing bolts. Really. Get the set. Best money ever spent.

This is true when the parts are submerged in the fluid. I think it was inconclusive when sprayed on. But WAY cheaper in any case. And you can use the transmission fluid from your last oil change.

A set of triple square sockets

Torque wrench from CDI is MUCH cheaper than snap-on or mac. They private label Snap-on (owned by snap on I think)

Bilal928S4

I thought that concoction was Wally's home brew.

928phantom

The holy grail of 928 tools for me is the Porsche ABS tester made by Bosch (forgot the model name) that works with my 1987 s4, would love to get my hands on one.

Ad0911

Please show me a picture of the EZRM wrenches. Google just came up with...nothing