We have many members out there that have collected various special tools for these cars, so why not start a thread that includes your list of specialty tools that you are willing to loan out to local listers who are tackling their own DIY project but dont want to invest in these one-time use tools?

So what do you think? I say let's try it out... If you have any specialty tools that you don't mind loaning, continue growing this thread. Please post the following:

Closest major city/state
Names of other nearby major cities (to assist with searches)
Specific tools available
Any special conditions related to borrowing your tools

I need to stress... LIST YOUR CITY IN YOUR POST so that people can search this thread in the future when looking for a nearby tool. I hope that this will become a community resource for years to come!

 

Fort Worth, Texas
(Dallas, DFW Metroplex, Waco, etc)

Early oil pressure relief valve (OPRV) alignment tool
Balance shaft roller adjustment wrenches
Flywheel sensor depth tool (Sharky's)
Flywheel lock
AN fitting wrenches
Triple square / cheezehead bolt tool
12mm allen wrench
Various air tools
Torque wrenches (3/8 & 1/2 drive)
Impact sockets incl 24mm (crankshaft pulley bolt)
Large socket collection up to 36mm (non-impact)
Long 3/8 drive extensions (20" & 12")
3/4 drive sockets up to 2"
Soldering tools
MAP gas torch
Jacks & jack stands (2 & 3 ton)

and a ton of other stuff that I don't consider to be all that "specialty", but could be useful for someone with a limited tool set.

 

LA, inland empire, riverside.

Most Air Tools
tap and dye set(2)
soldering set
Any size wrench (up to 1 inch)
Any size socket (up to 1 1/2 inches)
Air compressor
Engine stand, the jack is not at the house though
Allen key set ("L", and screw driver handle type)
Car washes $7

A helping hand, what I can

We own a car dealer, so we can get most tools in the automotive sector.

Disclaimer: what you use my tools for is completely up to you, I hold no responsiblity for what happens when you use them, and only use them for their intended purpose, but feel free to borrow stuff from me, just remember the key word BORROW, BORROW not keep for 6 months and "lose it", I am hoping this never happens. But just wanted to throw it in there.

Happy Wrenching

 

Arnnworx p920x timing belt tool. No flat wrenches for the tension nuts though.

 

I think this is a great idea. Hopefully it will become a sticky.

I'm in Federal Way, WA. Pretty much in the middle between Seattle and Tacoma. I'm in Olympia regularly, as well as out on the Kitsap peninsula.

I have, along with a fairly decent selection of more common tools:

Electronic tools:
Crimpers/Strippers/DMM/Soldering tools/test light
I also have a BS in Electronics/Computer engineering, so I might be of some help. (no need to be close by to use my education )

Other tools:
Feeler gauges
Impact screw driver (you know, the big screwdriver you hit with a hammer to turn?)
Torx Bits/Sockets/Drivers (I have a set of Torx security bits as well, but I've yet to see them used on the 944)
Gear wrenches (8-17mm)
Cheesehead (triple square) socket set
1/2 torque wrench
O2 socket
1/2 drive socket set up to 28mm
Large 1/2 drive sockets 30mm, 32mm, 36mm, 43mm (the 43mm is the crank bolt on an Alfa Romeo GTV6.. I don't know if it's useful on the 944, but maybe...)
1 1/4" combination wrench (works on oil cooler lines)
12mm Allen key (for transaxle fill/drain plugs)
Set of punches
Tap and die set
AC charge gauge/hose/fittings thing (for canned R134)

As for special conditions... don't steal them!

I'll come back and update as my collection expands (and it will)

 

Pompton Plains, NJ

Most sockets metric and standard
Air tools
Torque wrenches

Not too much more but willing to help when I can.

 

LA (Southern California):

Engine Lifting Crane (2 Ton)
Engine Stand (2 Ton)
Floor Jack (3 Ton)
Jack Stands x 4 (6 Ton)

Balance Shaft Removal Tool, Flywheel Lock, Clutch Alignment Tool, Timing Belt Adjustment Wrench.

Then all the usuals, torque wrenches, sockets, wrenches, cheesehead (triple square) fittings, etc.

 

How did I miss this thread?

I may get in contact with you sometime to borrow tools, I am at UCR.


As for the purpose of this thread,

Riverside, CA and San Diego, CA (and surrounding regions)

Flywheel lock
Balance belt sprocket holder
Timing belt pulley holder (improvised, both sizes)
Cheeseheads, Torx, etc
Metric/SAE sockets in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive, normal and deep socket
Allen key sockets, long, short, ball-end
Engine crane/stand, 3-1/2 ton jack, lots of stands
5(?)-ton hydraulic press
MIG welder, plasma torch
Oil pressure sender wrench
Lots of random other bits and standard tools

 

Sounds great!