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bridrive55 · Apr 14th, 2005, 01:45 PM

Well, I think a basic set of hand tools (good 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" sockets) along with a torch, good jack and jackstands, and some basic specialized tools (wire strippers, spring compressor, engine hoist) will allow you to do pretty much anything. For some really nasty bolts, air tools are needed. However, for these you can often either bring the car or just the part to your nearest exhaust shop and they'll pop it for free.
At my garage, we use only hand tools and torches, and we get everything done.

Apr 14th, 2005, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
bridrive55 KA24DET Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UW Madison Posts: 1,000	Well, I think a basic set of hand tools (good 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" sockets) along with a torch, good jack and jackstands, and some basic specialized tools (wire strippers, spring compressor, engine hoist) will allow you to do pretty much anything. For some really nasty bolts, air tools are needed. However, for these you can often either bring the car or just the part to your nearest exhaust shop and they'll pop it for free. At my garage, we use only hand tools and torches, and we get everything done. __________________ StreetTech S13 KA24DET, .70A/R T04E, FMIC, VLSD, SAFC-II, 550cc's, Q45 MAF.