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Subject I started this list but never got around to finishing it...
     
Posted by John(Houston) on January 27, 2004 at 9:06 PM
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In Reply To HEy guys I'm trying to start a tool collection so i posted by DbestiZ1 on January 27, 2004 at 08:37 PM
     
Message Maybe you guys can help me add to it.

Beginner Wrencher
-Oil change
-Transmission fluid change
-Diff fluid change
-Brake pads, lines, rotors, bleeding

Wrenches
Screwdirvers
Ratchet
Pliers
Misc
Recommended

Wrenches
-Combination wrench (in mm) 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19
-10mm flare wrench
-Allen Wrench Key set
-Oil Filter wrench
-Adjustable Wrench (ie Crescent Wrench)

Screwdrivers (Not the removable tip ones. REAL screwdrivers)
-Small Phillips
-Medium Phillips
-Small Flathead
-Medium Fleathead

Sockets
-Regular socket (3/8" 6pt or 12pt in mm) 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19
-5/8" Spark Plug socket
-21mm 1/2" Deep Socket
-3/8" extensions 3", 6", 10" set (quick-release type recommended)
-1/2" extention 3" and/or 6"
-1/2" to 3/8" adapter
-3/8" universal joint

Ratchet
-3/8" Ratchet
-1/2" Ratchet
-1/2" Torque wrench
-1/2" Breaker (cheater) bar aka Flext T handle

Pliers
-Slip joint pliers
-Arc joint pliers (aka channel lock)
-Needle nose pliers
-Small needle noise pliers
-Wire cutters

Misc
-4" C-clamp
-Funnel set
-Hand fluid pump
-2 (4 recommended) Jack stands
-Rubber mallet
-Soldering iron
-Floor jack (2-3+ ton)


Recommended:
-Tool box
-Magnetic parts tray
-Magnetic retreival tool
-Work light/Shop light
-Multimeter
-Timing light
-Compression tester
-Stillen's fender cover (Covers the entire front end)
-Floor Creeper
-Rolling stool
-Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster (It really IS a tool w/ old cars)


Intermediate

Wrenches
-Combination wrench set size 8-21mm +26mm for O2 sensor
-Flare wrench set
-Allen Wrench set (T-handle recommended)
-Adjustable wrench set

Screwdirvers
-Precision screwdriver set (Flathead/Phillips)
-8-16+ pc Screwdriver set (Flathead/Phillips)

Ratchet
-27mm 1/2" Socket


Pliers
Misc
-Pulley Puller

Recommended
-BFH aka Big *ucking Hammer

Advanced:

Havent gotten this far yet but I imagine I'd add some pneumatic tools and some more specialty stuff like torx heads and crows feet, stuff like that.


John Yim (Houston)
Everything on my car is for sale!



     
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