Age100

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

geolab

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.

IXLR8

Patience, some proven penetrants, vibration and heat.

You can spend time to prevent snapping the fastener or more time repairing the problem afterwards.

pp000830

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

jhg41977

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.

axl911

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.

P-daddy

A Hammer, a must!

jhg41977

a torque wrench, oil filter wrench ( )

justin993

Just about anything can be fixed with duct tape and a hammer.

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

SonnyT

For belt replacements you'll need a 12 point hex 10 mm Snap-On part number: BLPXZNM3810.

EMBPilot

i would like to do just ONE project or repair that didnt require using a hammer each time we work on the car

alcanada

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.

tcsracing1

a thick wallet and cell phone for your local indy....

NC TRACKRAT

Good quality set of TORX sockets and bits, metric hex set, one of those telescoping mirrors on one end and magnet on the other.

bcameron59

+1 Torx and magnet a must, as are good hex bits.

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.