Subject	Working on Z?
Posted by	RhinoChaser on January 08, 2006 at 8:48 AM
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Message	If I want to start working on the Z myself, please list tools I will need. For all the $$$ I've spent in labor since I've owned the Z, I could have a full tool set, a lift, a dedicated garage and could have become a certified mechanic. Many thanks!!
Follow Ups	Working on Z? - RhinoChaser 08:48:53 01/08/06 Re: Working on Z? - soon2boost 09:00:41 01/08/06 Just go out a nd get a full mechanics tool set from sears. - WAGGZ (Serving in Iraq) 09:01:33 01/08/06 That's probably overkill for the question at hand. (n/m) - Guapo 09:05:22 01/08/06 That is WAY WAY WAY over kill... - paradox77(Austin) 09:31:53 01/08/06 Okay, maybe it is overkill for most people but at least I - WAGGZ (Serving in Iraq) 09:40:37 01/08/06 Fair enough.. (n/m) - paradox77(Austin) 09:43:24 01/08/06 triple platinum trillion cut snap on tools for $40K...no way (n/m) - dpjax 10:22:28 01/08/06 >>>> - WAGGZ 13:18:40 01/08/06 If it were my profession, I might justify it... - dpjax 17:02:08 01/08/06 Luckily for my bro, Honda pays for his training, but he has - WAGGZ 17:18:50 01/08/06 3/8" socket set, 1/2" socket set, gear wrenches, - Guapo 09:02:11 01/08/06 2nd what Guapo said ^ (n/m) - paradox77(Austin) 09:32:52 01/08/06 Beer should be higher on that list,,,if its after noon :) (n/m) - Turnerscasa (Dallas) 09:36:39 01/08/06 it's afternoon somewhere (n/m) - Guapo 09:50:52 01/08/06 Agreed, I'm not even 21 yet, and even so, when I work on - CollegeBoy 17:44:47 01/08/06 10mm socket is required for almost anything on this car (n/m) - jmw23712 09:08:46 01/08/06 you can just about take the whole car apart with 10,12,14 (n/m) - Guapo 09:13:50 01/08/06 Re: you can just about take the whole car apart with 10,12,14 - RhinoChaser 09:20:31 01/08/06 17, 19, 21mm will help with suspension and steering items (n/m) - doug8867 09:47:21 01/08/06 An extendable magnate $1.74 and 2 11in neddle nose pliers - paradox77(Austin) 09:28:23 01/08/06 Torque wrench is a nice to have... (n/m) - Turnerscasa (Dallas) 09:39:22 01/08/06 Got me by 11 seconds. (n/m) - not-hrz 09:40:44 01/08/06 You forgot torque wrench, wheel puller and liquid wrench. (n/m) - not-hrz 09:39:33 01/08/06 those are all covered under "BFH" (n/m) - Guapo 09:47:47 01/08/06 1/4 drive ratchet seis also helpful -- good for some of the - jzack 09:51:44 01/08/06 I like using the 1/4 drive when I have a project - Guapo 09:55:27 01/08/06 Everything. Simply you will need every major auto tool. - FL_ZX(NA_stage3) 10:00:02 01/08/06 make shure you get a punching bag also :) (n/m) - tyreeztt 10:06:40 01/08/06 Good quality jack, 4 jack stands, lights, saftey goggles, - SactoTodd 10:07:57 01/08/06 Picks to clean electrical connectors (n/m) - Mickie 10:16:43 01/08/06 Buy a craftsman set like this I paid 260 shipped - joker_20_02 (Rebuilding) 10:30:13 01/08/06 fifth o' liquor :) (n/m) - Governor 10:31:55 01/08/06 a handle aka 1/2 gallon (n/m) - joker_20_02 (Rebuilding) 10:33:15 01/08/06 I'm in the garage today if you want to come by. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 10:35:02 01/08/06 Don't forget WD-40, PB Blaster, electrical contact cleaner - vorpalZ 11:15:28 01/08/06 The best tool >>FSM (n/m) - govaardz(Aruba) 11:24:04 01/08/06 by far. (n/m) - drmx 12:08:05 01/08/06 Small hands. - Z U N L 14:47:10 01/08/06 Don't forget a stereo and refrigerator. Refrigerator is - 240Z FeO2 14:53:26 01/08/06 long handle 45degree needle nose pliers - tyler@boostpro.net 17:11:56 01/08/06 2'-3' metal pipe that will fit over your wrench handles - CollegeBoy 17:50:00 01/08/06 You can fix anything on a Z with beer and duct tape. (n/m) - Dustin 00:16:04 01/09/06
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