Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:04:23 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospamh-spam-sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: My DIY Saab maintenance experience...
David Taylor wrote: > > > 1. Diagnose problem (with help from Saab Group). > > 2. Buy Haynes manual or similar - £15 > > 3. Study Saab toolkit in boot. Then buy more tools, ramps, car jacks, > > sockets, parts etc £50 - £100 > ... > > Aside from the humour element, yes, you have to accept that if you're > going to do DIY, you need to consider any tools you buy as an investment > that will be used over and over again so buy good ones. I vary my > tools, if it's a one shot or other rarely used tool, I will buy a cheap > one. If it's something i'm going to use regularly then a better quality > one is worthwhile. The standard car jack (9000) is quite bad and has worn out. I now use a 2 tonne hydraulic trolley jack and axle stands from Halfords. Makes life much easier. But the black plastic covers under the car is a problem; there is always one of the screws that just rotates and don't get off. It's maddening...