magus2222

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http://mazdatrix.com/getprice.asp?partnum=49-F018-0010
that answer your question?

Lloyd

lukepritchard86

ive got an fc 88 vert so i always have behind my passanger seat:

socket screwdriver-
(almost every nut i need to undo for quick repairs seems to be the same size)
a small assortment of screwdrivers
shifter
electrical tape
jumper leads
spare fuses
the phone number of a mate with a ute, more tools or a tow truck

HoustonMS3

Mazda = 10mm deep socket for about 50% of everything it seems.

RX-Heven

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Engine hoist
Motor stand

diabolical1

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basic:
a decent, quality metric socket set and ratchet handle
belts
Seafoam
old plugs
old cap and rotor


advanced:
all of the above
sockets for suspension compnents
2.125" socket and 1-inch drive ratchet
breaker bar
engine lift
engine stand (or a solid bucket )
jack stands

hardcore:
full workbench
ramps
compressor and air tools
pilot bearing tool
a press
parts bath/washer
blasting cabinet

HOZZMANRX7

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My magic tool, a small pipe wrench and piece of pipe for leverage extension. Has bailed me out of a number of stripped head or just won't break loose situations.

stevensimon

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how do you guys live without the most important tool of all?

3/4" 10' long breaker bar+54mm socket.

almost every time i work on my car, this has to be used.

magus2222

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i really? i usually just use my snap-on 1/2" impact gun and a 54mm socket.....works every time.
now, the front bolt on the rew? i wish it were that freakin easy lol. 13b ya, but not rew LOL

Lloyd

beefhole

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A Honda.

So you can get to work, to make money, to spend on the RX-7.

chava_rx7

Lmao! So true

Akagis_white_comet

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Since getting my 7, I've found that there's only 3 small tool sets you'd ever need on the road. This setup is good for anything except for M10 or bigger bolts.

Original Mazda tire changing tool kit, with Project Kics wheel spacer tool.
Popular Mechanics PM6-38564 1/4" drive socket set with spinner handle, 4-13mm sockets and 6-12mm deepwell sockets
Harbor Freight 100 piece security screwdriver bit set (with 1/4" square drive to hex adapter)

Combine the spinner handle with the bits and you can do just about anything. And for the extra-stubborn screws that you need lots of downforce and torque to get loose (fuel pump flange), you can add the ratchet on top of the spinner handle. Popular Mechanics gets an A+ for good smart thinking.

Oh, can't forget the 'what-if' scenario:
AAA Plus membership
Cell phone, preferably Android powered with a PDF viewer for shop manuals
Car charger, preferably a USB one for flexibility

revox7

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+1 alot of people just cant seem to find that "tool"

theflatlander

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Have all of it and then some, welder/other minor fab tools, engine assembly tools, die grinders/assortment of bits, paint guns etc...

ericgrau

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I'll add spare 10mm and 12mm sockets and wrenches. And ratcheted handheld (non-socket) wrenches are way better. You should have a short phillips head in addition to the long one, and a mini phillips head for tiny screws. And vise grips (locking pliers) for when nothing else fits and/or you need a tool with a good grip to hammer on to get that bolt unstuck.

I mostly stick to maintenance so I made maintenance kits with every part and special tool I need. Especially since drain plugs and so on tend to be odd sizes that aren't in my normal wrench set. Basically I get a cardboard box for each XX miles, open up my haynes manual to scheduled maintenance, and toss everything I need into that box. After the job I replace whatever I used or else put it on my shopping list for the next time I go to the store. Saves a million trips back and forth.

Kenji

Ducktape to fasten that which shouldn't be loose.
Hammer to loosen that which shouldn't be stuck.