Key tools to have?
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Key tools to have?
Sup guys. Just got an 89 turbo. Few mods and such. This is my first fc and I'm wondering if there are any key tools to own? I have a few basic tools but I'm just looking to make my life easier. I can see how this may be a stupid question lol. Also what brands would be good and what size compressor would be best to run some air tools.
This is what I thought of so far:
Set of decent sockets/ ratchets
Compressor
Impact gun
Thanks in advance.
Peace,
Nick
This is what I thought of so far:
Set of decent sockets/ ratchets
Compressor
Impact gun
Thanks in advance.
Peace,
Nick
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Metric socket set
Metric wrenches.
oil filter wrench
Spark plug socket
screw driver set,short,long,etc.
swivel socket adapter.(for tight places)
decent impact set.
Jack stands,Floor jack( if possible a low profile model).
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Metric wrenches.
oil filter wrench
Spark plug socket
screw driver set,short,long,etc.
swivel socket adapter.(for tight places)
decent impact set.
Jack stands,Floor jack( if possible a low profile model).
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Snap ring pliers
Channel locks vice grips etc
Extra 10mm socket
Multi meter
Test light or you can borrow one
Any brand with lifetime warranty. I've been buying Kobalt lately.
60 gallon compressor is good for me.
Channel locks vice grips etc
Extra 10mm socket
Multi meter
Test light or you can borrow one
Any brand with lifetime warranty. I've been buying Kobalt lately.
60 gallon compressor is good for me.
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Congratulations on your TII purchase !
In addition to tools, here is my personal recommendations of must haves.
Back up engine parts in case of an emergency:
1. Alternator belt
2. Power steering belt
3. Air pump belt
4. A quart of engine oil
5. Oil cooler hoses (you never know...)
6. Radiator coolant (you might see a stranded motorist who needs some...)
7. Radiator Hoses (you never know...)
8. Fuel pulsation dampener (big time life saver)
9. ATV gasket sealer
In addition to tools, here is my personal recommendations of must haves.
Back up engine parts in case of an emergency:
1. Alternator belt
2. Power steering belt
3. Air pump belt
4. A quart of engine oil
5. Oil cooler hoses (you never know...)
6. Radiator coolant (you might see a stranded motorist who needs some...)
7. Radiator Hoses (you never know...)
8. Fuel pulsation dampener (big time life saver)
9. ATV gasket sealer
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^ I have found these to be the most useful.
The OP has a S5 car, which has the pulsation dampener permanently attached to the fuel rail. A new rail is about $300. Some people prefer to upgrade to aftermarket rails and an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator that has a built-in dampener function.
The OP has a S5 car, which has the pulsation dampener permanently attached to the fuel rail. A new rail is about $300. Some people prefer to upgrade to aftermarket rails and an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator that has a built-in dampener function.
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^ I have found these to be the most useful.
The OP has a S5 car, which has the pulsation dampener permanently attached to the fuel rail. A new rail is about $300. Some people prefer to upgrade to aftermarket rails and an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator that has a built-in dampener function.
The OP has a S5 car, which has the pulsation dampener permanently attached to the fuel rail. A new rail is about $300. Some people prefer to upgrade to aftermarket rails and an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator that has a built-in dampener function.
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^ I have found these to be the most useful.
The OP has a S5 car, which has the pulsation dampener permanently attached to the fuel rail. A new rail is about $300. Some people prefer to upgrade to aftermarket rails and an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator that has a built-in dampener function.
The OP has a S5 car, which has the pulsation dampener permanently attached to the fuel rail. A new rail is about $300. Some people prefer to upgrade to aftermarket rails and an Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator that has a built-in dampener function.
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Metric socket set
Metric wrenches.
oil filter wrench
Spark plug socket
screw driver set,short,long,etc.
swivel socket adapter.(for tight places)
decent impact set.
Jack stands,Floor jack( if possible a low profile model).
......................case of Beer......................
Metric wrenches.
oil filter wrench
Spark plug socket
screw driver set,short,long,etc.
swivel socket adapter.(for tight places)
decent impact set.
Jack stands,Floor jack( if possible a low profile model).
......................case of Beer......................
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I have a set of keys that have one of those little adjustable wrenches on it.(little 3-1/2 adjustable?)..also have a little screwdriver medallion that allows you to unscrew stuff like flat,phillips,robertson etc..but is more like a Coin.
It comes in So..SO handy!
Well,not exactly Handy when it had to go through the Metal detector in Edmonton and I got held up for a second..lol!
It comes in So..SO handy!
Well,not exactly Handy when it had to go through the Metal detector in Edmonton and I got held up for a second..lol!
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This sucks, because now I have to pay a shop to do the work I could do myself and it's killing me money wise too. It's crazy how going from having a garage to not having a garage equates to saving money on a diy to paying a couple of hundred dollars to have simple work done .
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I'm reading that list of tools to have, and I have no idea what any of those are. I plan on purchasing an RX-7 after I graduate from college in a few years. Do you think a newbie like me would drive myself nuts trying to maintain it? I'm worried about the maintenance mostly.
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It's a good thing you plan on buying an RX7 after you graduate from college. Imo an RX7 is not the most practical car to have, or build while in college unless it is in excellent condition and maintained very well.
If you can, buy a junk motor and tear it down and rebuild it. This route, you will already know the RE inside out which is the most important aspect of owning an RX7, or RE powered car. And also you can find a donor car to install your RE and before you know it...you will be a college student with a project .
If you can, buy a junk motor and tear it down and rebuild it. This route, you will already know the RE inside out which is the most important aspect of owning an RX7, or RE powered car. And also you can find a donor car to install your RE and before you know it...you will be a college student with a project .
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Originally Posted by ;11476384
Car has after market rails 720 injectors and the aero FPR
I'm reading that list of tools to have, and I have no idea what any of those are. I plan on purchasing an RX-7 after I graduate from college in a few years. Do you think a newbie like me would drive myself nuts trying to maintain it? I'm worried about the maintenance mostly.
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I am going through the same thing too, before I had a garage at my previous apartment building. I moved recently and I can not work on my car at my new complex.
This sucks, because now I have to pay a shop to do the work I could do myself and it's killing me money wise too. It's crazy how going from having a garage to not having a garage equates to saving money on a diy to paying a couple of hundred dollars to have simple work done .
This sucks, because now I have to pay a shop to do the work I could do myself and it's killing me money wise too. It's crazy how going from having a garage to not having a garage equates to saving money on a diy to paying a couple of hundred dollars to have simple work done .
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I looked into that myself and was told "sorry we do not allow any mechanical repairs done on our premises", and also because of insurance purposes too. I even looked into renting a small air plane hanger. I found a few small air ports that do rent/lease their hangers but require a minimum of 1 year to lease. If I had the money to cover an air plane hanger and rent for apartment I would do it. And believe me I would be working on my car daily .