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08-05-2012, 02:01 PM | #1 |
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Tools for DIY maintenance?
Being an engineer, I am always learning something new. Goes the same for the FR-S; this will be my car where I do most of the maintenance. Need to build up my tool kit. After browsing many of the DIY threads I came up with the following minimum tool list that should cover 90% of the maintenance and modification work I'd be doing (belts, brakes, fluids, batteries, rotations, exhaust swaps, side marker swap, etc). Might try spark plugs and suspension.
Tool box 3/8" drive socket wrench 3/8" drive torque wrench Various Length 3/8" drive extensions 10mm 3/8" socket 12mm 3/8" socket 14mm 3/8" socket 14mm combination Wrench 1/2" drive torque wrench (Thanks cmspooner) 19mm 1/2" socket (Thanks cmspooner) Various Length 1/2" drive extensions (Thanks cmspooner) Long Flathead Screwdriver Long Phillips head Screwdriver Racing Jack 4 Jack Stands Wheel Chocks Wheel Lug Wrench Drain Pan 2 Funnels (clean/dirty) Tire Pressure Meter (Thanks mediumbrown) Air Compressor (Thanks mediumbrown) Flash light (Thanks mediumbrown) Shop Towel (Thanks mediumbrown) C-Clamps (Thanks Calum) What else should I be looking at to make a minimal kit? I don't have a garage; have to carry these things to my family/friend's. I appreciate the feedback.
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08-05-2012, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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don't forget the essentials:
tire pressure gauge & air compressor shop rags flashlight [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Nebo-Highbeam-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Lumens/dp/B003Z3SLE6/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1344192369&sr=8-12&keywords=car+charger+flashlight"]something like this... plug it inside the glovebox[/ame] |
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08-05-2012, 06:50 PM | #3 |
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You had better look at the workshop manual for changing spark plugs. It's a major task.
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08-05-2012, 07:14 PM | #4 |
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cordless impact wrench FTW!
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Don't bother with a small number of specific wrenches...get a full socket set with both metric and us sizes. You should also get a full set of combination wrenches. You will probably need a 1/2 inch torque wrench as the lug nuts are 19mm. You should also get a short 1/2 inch extension because the lug nuts are very deep, I picked up a 3 inches and it made a world of difference. You will also need ramps with extensions so you can get your car onto them without scraping.
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Snap On.
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Is there a specific use for ramps that a jack and stands can't do? -- F1point4
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Don't forget a BFH and a crow bar, maybe a c-clamp for putting caliber pistons back in place. Also a pickle fork for the various ball joints throughout the suspension. |
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I heard dealer had a special tool to reduce R&R Spark plug time...
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What is a BFH? What might I use a crow bar for? Do I need to get the Freeman crowbar? |
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big f*cken hammer BFH
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Love to, but I think it's not a required tool.
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No, but ramps can be more convenient for quick things like oil changes...and they are very stable. They are easier, and I feel safer, for doing solo work. You should also get some chocks.
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