Tools!

[CMF_neds]

Well since I'm now getting into cars more i think it would be a good investment to get some proper tools for the job.

Have had a look at the information bit on the forum and from that i have purchased a socket set.

I now require a Torque wrench, would something like this do?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8032475343&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Will need to get a spanner set, but is there any other specialised tool which will be required for working on the car.

Cheers

 

[cisco]

Hi there,

A 30mm socket is handy for taking off the front hub nuts if you need to do anything to your CVs or gearbox etc.

A multimeter and soldering iron are good for electrical issues.

If you need to fill your gearbox with oil, you will need a 3/8" drive ratchet, the ratchet itself opens the filler plug. Likewise, you will need a 1/2" drive ratchet for removing the gearbox drain plug. So if you already bought a socket set, then whatever drive ratchet you have will do one of the plugs, but not both.

Zip ties are always handy to have lying around!

 

[CMF_kneival]

108nM wont be enough to do some work on the car. Some suspension bits need 200 nM iirc.

I would say a good range would be 60-200.

You might also want to look into getting 3/8 to 1/2 drive convertors for it.

Also make sure the torque wrench is reversible, the larger bars are great for undoing nuts.