Rx7 Tools?
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recently got a 7. plan on doing a lot of work myself, slowly teaching myself. wanted to kno if there was a particular tool set you guys recommend.
like, have you gotten set that has basically all the tools you need for a seven? also, i vaguely recall mention of a set of tools designed specifically for the rx7s.
thanks.
like, have you gotten set that has basically all the tools you need for a seven? also, i vaguely recall mention of a set of tools designed specifically for the rx7s.
thanks.
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by wraith' date='Jul 11 2003, 11:16 AM
you can take apart the entire car with these sizes!
I bought an entire craftsmen tool set (150 piece and 120 piece dril set) for $80 plus shipping. Has all the tools i have ever needed.
Oh.....Wait. A good Torque Wrench. I am still in need of one of those!!
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From: London, Ontario
Long needle nose pliers with the tips bent to fit around vacuum hoses. 
It does exist, you just have to search. (no, Snap-on does not make one) I'd post a pic, but I have no digi cam.
13/16" spark plug socket. Short handled (4") 3/8" drive ratchet
Screw driver set (of course)
Low clearance jack and jackstands
Oil drain pan. One of those rubber strap type wrenches for the oil filter.
fancy little doo-wacky for turning rear brake pistons back in.
It does exist, you just have to search. (no, Snap-on does not make one) I'd post a pic, but I have no digi cam.
13/16" spark plug socket. Short handled (4") 3/8" drive ratchet
Screw driver set (of course)
Low clearance jack and jackstands
Oil drain pan. One of those rubber strap type wrenches for the oil filter.
fancy little doo-wacky for turning rear brake pistons back in.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: teh frozen nort
Offset box end wrenches can be useful.
52mm socket (or 2-1/8", same thing) for the flywheel nut.
Breaker bars, 3/8" and 1/2".
Impact wrench would be very useful, my next major tool purchase.
Torque wrenches, of course. You use them all the time once you have them.
Deep sockets - 10, 12, 14mm.
Nut driver/speed handle.
Channel lock.
Digital multimeter, wire stripper/crimper, side cutters.
Pencil torch for soldering.
Maglite. Yes this is a tool and one of the more important ones at that. It is a truism that if anything goes wrong on a car, it will always be in a dark corner.
Die grinder and bits if you want to do your own porting.
I'm sure I'll think of more. Whatever you do don't add up the cost
J
52mm socket (or 2-1/8", same thing) for the flywheel nut.
Breaker bars, 3/8" and 1/2".
Impact wrench would be very useful, my next major tool purchase.
Torque wrenches, of course. You use them all the time once you have them.
Deep sockets - 10, 12, 14mm.
Nut driver/speed handle.
Channel lock.
Digital multimeter, wire stripper/crimper, side cutters.
Pencil torch for soldering.
Maglite. Yes this is a tool and one of the more important ones at that. It is a truism that if anything goes wrong on a car, it will always be in a dark corner.
Die grinder and bits if you want to do your own porting.
I'm sure I'll think of more. Whatever you do don't add up the cost
J
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: teh frozen nort
Oh yeah don't forget a variety of extensions. Also drive adapters, 3/8"-1/2" and 1/2"-3/8". U-joints or a set of flex sockets. Timing light. Wirebrushes. Utility knife. 1/4" drive socket set, ratchet, and nut driver handle.
And a big shiny chest to hold it all!
J
And a big shiny chest to hold it all!
J
