matt777

Okay I now have one less excuse for updating my suspension. A friend, who happens to be a jet engine mechanic, unloaded his brand new Craftsman metric tools on me as he has no use for them. I think he wanted to give them to me but I gave him $50 anyway. It includes sockets to 30mm and wrenches, open and box, to 27mm as well as 12 point and six point sockets, shallow and deep, speed wrenches, impact sockets, etc. It made my day.

ps please ignore the cheapo allen wrench sets

Scott 1996 993c2

Cool!

Scott

Bruce SEA 993

Nice! That's a lot of tools for $50...

You know though, you are going to have to turn in your man card for just now getting a good set of metric tools!!!

Just joking! Better later than never!

Cheers!

David in LA

This makes me want to find that old thread by Jeff 993TT about putting together the perfect toolset to replace the factory one that comes with the car. Might have to put a set together as a Christmas present from me to me!

matt777

The million dollar questions is what tools am I still missing. I sure would be interested in seeing what's in the perfect toolset to cover all of the DIY jobs. Perhaps this has been posted before. I'll check it out.

matt777

I hope they don't fight with my Imperial tools.

boulderbobo

That's a serious score! Thinking about my suspension too....

David in LA

I did a search and found Jeff's original list and links...this is for a toolset to keep in the car for emergencies rather than an all inclusive toolset for all DIY projects:

link to Jeff 993TT's post

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January 13, 2002
Recommended 993 toolkit

Here are the parts that I believe should be in the 993 toolkit.
I had the misfortune of my car breaking an alternator belt at the
track and finding that my toolkit was missing tools.

And of the tools that remained, they were bascially crap. For
example, the wrenches were of such inferior quality, they started
flexing after the slightest bit of pressure was applied.

During the time that I replaced my alternator belt "in the field",
I was fortuante to be with somebody with good tools. Even then, we had
to apply significant muscle to many of the bolts. There is absolutely
no possible way that I could have completed my repairs using only the 993
toolkit. Using the included 993 toolkit to service your car could be
hazardous to your personal safety.

Here are a list of things that I believe allow you to make simple roadside
repairs. This is based on my experience of replacing the alternator belt and
changing tires. I'll add to this list as my experience grows.

The items in the above picture are:

1. 8 mm combination wrench
2. 10 mm combination wrench
3. 13 mm combination wrench
4. 17 mm combination wrench

Note: All the above wrenches are commonly available as a set.
5. 24 mm combination wrench

Used to loosen the alternator nut if you are changing your alternator/fan belts.

Note: This wrench is not usually part of a set and should be bought seperately.
6. Folding Hex Key Set. This piece is not required, but there are a lot of hex bolts and this may come in handy.
7. 6 mm 3/8" drive bit socket

Used to remove the 3 intercooler bolts from the engine.
8. 5 mm 3/8" drive bit socket

Used to remove the 3 bolts from the fan belt pulley.

Note: The above two items are also available as part of a set here.
9. Oops, jumped a number in my picture above.
10. 3" 3/8 drive extension
11. 3/8" drive ratchet
12. 1/2" drive 19 MM 6 point ratchet head

Used to remove the wheel lug nuts
13. 1/2" drive 17 MM 6 point ratchet head

Note: The picture shows a 12 point socket, but purchase the 6 point socket instead. It is stronger.
14. 1/2" drive 6" extension
15. 1/2" drive flex handle

Note: The picture above is a 1/2" drive ratchet. Either the flex handle or ratchet is fine.
16. Tow hook, part of the standard 993 toolkit
17. Unknown 8 mm tool, part of the standard 993 toolkit
18. Unknown tool with 5 mm hex on one end, part of the standard 993 toolkit
19. Universal jointed spark plug tool, part of the standard 993 toolkit
20. Right angle screwdriver tool, part of the standard 993 toolkit
21. 12 point allen head, Porsche Part #999 571 052 02. [Pic]

Note: This tool is commonly missing from the 993 toolkits and is absolutely necessary to change the alternator belt.

If you want to find out Robin's order with a stripped alternator shaft, look here.
22. 4 in 1 screwdriver. Get a decent one from any hardware shop.
23. Magnetic pickup tool. This is optional, but definately comes in handy.
24. A decent pair of pliers.


In addition to those tools, I would also recommend the following:

25. DME relay update used to fix intermittent starting problems. Porsche Part # 993.615.227.00

Not all relays are defective. Here is more information here
26. Extra fuses, 30 A, 25 A, and 15 A blade type fuses.
27. Alternator belt, Porsche Part # 999 192 372 50. 9.5 mm X 757 mm

Note: This is for 993 TT with the alternator pulley update applied. Normally aspirated may be different, please check your owner's manual.
28. Fan belt, Porsche Part # 999 192 343 50. 9.5 mm X 760 mm

Note: This is for a 993 TT, normally aspirated models may be different, please check your owner's manual.
29. AC belt, Porsche Part # 999 192 363 50. 13 mm X 1085 mm

Note: This is for a 993 TT, normally aspirated models may be different, please check your owner's manual.


When I prepare for long drives and track days, I take all of these tools with me just in case I
cannot get help in other ways. However, in everyday driving, I take a reduced set of tools, namely my AAA card.

Jeff

Email me

Posted by Jeff 993TT at 12:07 PM

matt777

That helps too. I think I'm covered but I can now build a set for emergencies.

md11plt

JEEZ, you'd need a trailer to carry all that stuff!

Rinty

Well done, Matt, you've got an early Christmas.

matt777

Perhaps a credit card would be lighter
Yeah I'm set to go now. I just need a clutch slave cylinder and a set of Bilstein HD's and M030's and Chris Walrod control arm bushings and perhaps some motor mounts and...

Rinty

I'm thinking: HID's, (for sure), RSR exhaust (maybe), and short shifter (probably).

matt777

I will do the HID's also this summer. I found out last fall how bad the stock headlights were!

s2racer

are those genuine, factory authorized hockey pucks?