Howdy all, Right i havent really got a clue when it comes to what basic tools i'm gonna need for my car. I got my white mk2 sitting out there waiting to be stripped ready to be restored... but it ain't gonna happen without any tools and i wanna get cracking on it. So what would you say are the esseintial tools for the enthusiatic dub mechanic Links would be a great help as i'm gonna start spending this month on tools. Cheeiors
hi m8, i hate to say this but... halfords tool kit isnt a bad starter ive had mine for years now and you get a lifetime garentee,some of the spanners have ended up being bigger sizes than they should like but they have had some use
Cheers for that rileyLooks like a pop down to halfrauds then to have a look at the tools there. I reckon.. Spanners Socket Set Allen keys Good Screwdriver Set That should be a good start?
aye,can get all these in one set,got mine in a deal at the time,was 100 i think and supposed to be 150... bought the drivers seperate,buying a set of longer allen keys would be usefull as well. neil.
1/2" drive socket set 3/8" drive socket set 1/2" drive breaker bar 3/8" drive allen bit set (much much better than using allen keys) soft faced hammer screwdrivers open/ring spanner set jack and axle stands wire brushes WD40 and blowtorch for stubborn bolts spray tin of brake cleaner and lots of rags that should get you most jobs done, you'll probably need to add some more specialised tools along the way for particular jobs (like the XZN spline keys for driveshaft/head bolts for example).
something like thisto get you started, then just add bits to it as you need them. Or thisif you want to treat yourself to something better! Edited by: ^neo^
I can reccomend the Halfords stuff to, my tool kit contain a mixture of Halford + Snap on + Britool. Every one would love to have a complete set of Snap-On but not many people are that rich! + Halfords stuff nearly all has a lifetime warranty on it it so as soon as it breaks they replace it free of charge! My expereince with Draper tools is that its cheap nasty rubbish and breaks alot- Get Halfords stuff if you cant afford or fell neccesary to get the exspensive stuff. Edited by: GRINGOG60
I'd add to the list if you haven't got them already: * Oil Filter Wrench * Spark Plug Socket (most decent kits should come with one anyway) * A Trolley Jack * A good Wheel Brace * Barrier Cream + Cleaning Detergent Edited by: Phil Hall
A mate of mine is a Volvo Master Tech he's recently had problems with Snap-On regarding their not so life time warranty on Roll Cab's and Air Ratchets. He and his collegues are all going to Halfords now, loads cheaper and proper life time warranty (so far). I've a mixture of Halfords, Teng, Britool, Sealey & Machine Mart. From personnal experience I would steer away from Draper, had several spanners break in my hands. Not nice !
The bonus with Halfords' lifetime guarantee is that the kids working in the shops really don't care that the company might lose a few quid by giving you a replacement so they don't question it.
Teng are good tools. I have a catalogue of Teng tools that my friend gets 50% off through work, thinking of ordering a good torque wrench. You'd need to be getting discount though as they're so feckin expensive!
If you goto Halfords and plan to spend a fair bit on a load of tools ask for a trade card. I got one whilst I bought a load of tools from them (around about 300's worth) and got 20% off.
A good tool box top put them all in, as many draws as possible for best to keep all you different tools together, IE spanners / pliers in one sockets in another You'll find you do jobs get done quicker when you can find bits, something called 'lean management' I need to sort my tool boxes out soon I have a Snap-on roll cab in work & matching top box at home, halfords cheappy roll cab at home, with the matching top box @ work
