Aside from basic tool box, screw driver set, ratchet set, wrench set
Here's the stuff gets used regularily by me.

- I bought a portable 12 V rechargeable jump starter/air compressor/light from Sam's for around $60. I've used that A LOT, especially the air compressor for tires...
- I also invested in a flashlight that you wear on your head (headband) bt Garrity.
- I rotate my tires, so I have two 2ton jacks and change the side at a time.
- Spark plug gap gauge (they are less than $3 in most places)
- Vice grip (especially one with needle snout)
- I shop Sears regularily for stuff that goes on sale and Craftsman days (additional 10% off) and get them on sale.
- Metric hex set socket would be handy.
- If you ever have to do headgasket, you'll need external torx socket set (head bolts).
- A plier set often comes in handy.
- Electricians tool with e-tape and connectors come in handy.
- Magnetic (and remote) pick-up tool (you WILL drop tools and bolts and nuts) in the crevice.
- Telescoping mirror to see hard to reach place.
- Can't forget Duct tape
- Rubber mallet (I use to pound on the ratchet handle/breaker bar to break loose stubborn bolts, which beats getting my knuckles beat)
- Chemicals WD 40/liquid wrench/rust penetrator/gasket remover/degreaser
- Speed wrench comes in handy when you have that looong bolt to get out.
- Compartmentized storage to keep track of nuts and bolts you take out.
- Masking tape and pen to label the vacuum lines you take out
- Wire ties
- Tap and die set (to repair cross threads)
- Easy out (if you ever break a screw or bolt or temp sensor)
- Fender cover (Too keep your front fender free from belt buckle streak)
- Shop towel
- Kitty litter or dryzits sucks up sall the oil and liquid from your garage floor.
- Hose clamps
I think that about does it.
Good luck...

James from Michigan

posted by 12.47.22...

• New DIYer - What kind of tools do I need?, 1993 Turbo, Mon, 6 Dec 2004 23:09:11
  • Re: New DIYer - odd extras, JohnK, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 13:33:01
  • Great replies, i'll add, KL, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:09:50
  • Start with the basics, Steve Schwedland , Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:35:55
  • AutoClub membership and cellphone w/analoge :) nm, Trev, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:19:19
  • Couple of other things (may be a little beyond basic), jimtimkim, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:43:25 <-- Viewing This Message
  • One Novice's Standpoint, Dan W, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:30:20
  • in addition to the other great suggestions, jp, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:01:02
  • All good suggestions, but I'll add..., AdamD, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 08:31:08
  • Gear wrenches, Saabpilot , Tue, 7 Dec 2004 08:10:55
    • By the way that's a brand name...., Saabpilot , Tue, 7 Dec 2004 08:11:32
  • A cheapo set of sockets & torx drivers, Russell Giuliano, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 06:35:31
  • Re: New DIYer - What kind of tools do I need?, Ari , Tue, 7 Dec 2004 06:24:12
  • Craftsman ratchet/sockets/wrenches, but...., Chaz, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 03:13:32
  • metric wrenches, JJ, Tue, 7 Dec 2004 01:00:25

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