IXLR8

I don't think CTC would carry it...too specialized for them.

Call Snap-On and they will put you in touch with a local dealer who you can either deliver it or meet you roadside. Either of those bits are about $10.

jakfrost

Thanks Alex, I didn't expect CT would carry it, but another question if you don't mind...does the 993 use a lot of these bits? Is a 'set' of 3/8ths drive something to consider? Sometimes its more cost effective than buying 3 or 4 separate bits...

Jim

IXLR8

Jim, here are the Snap-On data sheets with Canadian pricing...

10 mm Triple Square Bit

10 mm Triple Square Socket Driver

I cut my "bit" down in length for added clearance.

IXLR8

I think they might be used at the CV joints on the driveshaft. Maybe someone can confirm this. Its been a while since I've been under my car.

BTW, you want to try loosening the 24 mm nut on the alternator shaft at home, long before you need to do so roadside. Make sure the triple square is inserted all the way into the alternator shaft; rust sometimes prevents it from slipping in...so tap it lightly with a hammer.

jakfrost

Thanks Alex, the 9 piece set of stubby's is only 58.70 so I might just order the set...good to have perhaps.

Jim

Chuck W.

I wish I had your talents. Because I don't, I carry $500 cash, a AAA Plus card and a Visa card!

rsr91128

FYI...

The only 12point triple squares I have found on the car are 8mm for old style pressure plate bolts (replacements are allen head) 10mm for alt/fan shaft and 12mm for the flywheel bolts.

I would just buy the stubby 10mm for the belts and if you DYI your clutch you can get the other two then. The axle bolts are allen heads.

My on board tool kit is pretty much the same as what has been mentioned but I also have extra light bulbs in a little leather pouch and the best thing is a handful of moist towelettes liberated from a BBQ joint, I keep these in every vehicle and they are very handy.

MDamen

DME realy, spare battery for the remote, cell phone and Visa card. If I remember, a quart of oil. Plus the spare and tool kit that came with the car. All I've had to fix on the road in the last 50,000 miles are two flats.

ericthepilot

Well the Targa 4S really gets hot here in the summer sun. It is like a oven and the roof is not UVA/B protecting either I think. Cooking class everytime you leave it in the parkinglot.
That's why I decided against the convertible and Targa on this purchase.

The car is original first owner. It has all the original tools complete. The extra's I am not familiar with. Oil, belts etc.

Thank you all very much for the detailed responses

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Eric
98 993 C2S Arena Red
07 Targa 4S Charcoal Gray - gone
05 BMW K1200S Checkered Blue - gone
06 A3 sportback (GF Car) - Black
07 BMW 328 Cpe Black - gone
98 BMW K1200RS Taxiyellow -gone
03 350Z Touring Grey - gone

H.H.Chinn

Not really into wrenching off the side of a road, I have a mobile phone with a list of preferred towing companies with flatbeds just in case, a spare DME relay as well as a set of spare belts to augment the scant extra tools with the factory tool kit.

Slow Guy

My theory is, the more prepared I am the less likely I'll need it!

Make sure you have all the tools to replace a fan/alt belt (and spare belts) inc the allen wrench. Also, heaven forbid you need a tow make sure you have the tow eye.

Slow Guy

Ernie, my '06 Cayenne has quite a few Torx fasteners on it, it also has quite a few triple square/cheeshead fasteners too.

FYI, I dropped the engine/transmission on my 993 last Nov. and did it all by myself in less than a day. I replaced the flywheel/clutch and several other projects and every bit of the work was done by ol' lonesome me. I had several offers to help but I wanted to do it myself.

I don't disagree that they are far more complex and a lot less room to work with but a DIY're can still work on them.

axl911

Here is what you should have:
1. Basic toolkit - the included Porsche toolkit is pretty good, but I would add couple of pieces such as 24mm wrench and the 12pt tool to change the fan belt, zip ties, spare fuses, small flashlight, leatherman or multitool of some kind.

2. Tools for replacing fan belt - 24mm wrench, 12pt tool, spare belts, 13mm deep socket & ratchet (to remove ac compressor so you can access the fan belt).

3. Tires & Wheel - just a can of fix-a-flat

4. Electrical - DME, spare fuses

5. Misc - a quart of oil

That's all. But always carry a cell phone.

jakfrost

OK, making my list and checking it twice...but missing one important element. The original tool kit.

Does anyone know where I could buy one? Assuming I can afford it and it is worth buying...or a list of what is in it so I can 'roll my own'?

Jim

dbf73

also a small Phillips to enable said battery replacement