What new tools should I buy?
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Being new to 993 ownership i'm thinking i may need to invest in some particular tools so what tools can't you live without?
I have a reasonable tool kit but just ordered Irwin bolt grip set (used to remove damaged nuts/bolts), purchased with the assumption if I own a set I won't ever need them...
The car has spent 17yrs in the UK (now in Aus) so with all that salt exposure there are going to be some stuck...stuff.
Anyway keen to get your thoughts
I have a reasonable tool kit but just ordered Irwin bolt grip set (used to remove damaged nuts/bolts), purchased with the assumption if I own a set I won't ever need them...
The car has spent 17yrs in the UK (now in Aus) so with all that salt exposure there are going to be some stuck...stuff.
Anyway keen to get your thoughts
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I would highly recommend a heatgun. I have got a steinel digital one with a small 7mm tip.
Works wonders, and could not live without one now, for stuck bolts.
Works wonders, and could not live without one now, for stuck bolts.
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I would add spare belts and the additional wrenches used to replace belts to the kit stored in the car. I also keep lift point adapters in the trunk and a spare ignition relay in there. At home I keep a torque wrench with a socket for the wheels on hand. The other tools I use are standard stuff. I use a large channel lock pliers for oil filter removal. I have found that the trunk and engine compartment lids have struts that fail rather quickly. I no longer replace them. I keep two wooden sticks in the trunk as props to keep the lids open when needed.
Andy :-)
Attached is a useful list for new 993 owners
Andy :-)
Attached is a useful list for new 993 owners
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A 5 gallon bucket and some scrap cardboard for oil changes, works better than any drain pan I have found. Curl the cardboard and stick it in the bucket. Exposed end goes between the heat exchanger and the drain plug. No splashes this way.
If you plan on tracking the car (youll be swapping pads often) a set of caliper spreaders is super handy and you wont scratch up your calipers.
If you plan on tracking the car (youll be swapping pads often) a set of caliper spreaders is super handy and you wont scratch up your calipers.
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Went through this recently. While my tool set from the hardware store served me well, I have since invested in more professional mechanics tools. High quality ones (like Snap-Ons) have feature like Flank Drive Plus which bites and grab the bolt/nuts on the side rather than the edge. This worked extremely well. I can see the bitemark left on my rusty exhaust nuts after using the Snap-Ons.
They are EXPENSIVE, but are worth it when preventing you from stripping a nut in an impossible spot.
They are EXPENSIVE, but are worth it when preventing you from stripping a nut in an impossible spot.
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Just about anything can be fixed with duct tape and a hammer.
One of my favorites...
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Lots can be done on these cars with just...
-nice set of 3/8 6 point metric sockets, with various extensions
-Flex head 3/8 ratchet
-Quality set of metric wrenches
-Quality set of metric line wrenches
-Various quality made screw drivers
-set of metic allen sockets
One of my favorites...
Lots can be done on these cars with just...
-nice set of 3/8 6 point metric sockets, with various extensions
-Flex head 3/8 ratchet
-Quality set of metric wrenches
-Quality set of metric line wrenches
-Various quality made screw drivers
-set of metic allen sockets
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I use the manual impact driver for stuck bolts and the cordless impact drill for light duty work since my collection of air tools is limited.
A good 6 sided socket set is a must, Wurth is good and not as expensive as snap-on.
A good 6 sided socket set is a must, Wurth is good and not as expensive as snap-on.
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Also, good torque wrenches, from 1/4" - 7Nm to 1/2" - 200Nm. You'll need even bigger - up to 3/4" - 460Nm for doing wheel hub lock nuts.