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RWebb 05-02-2020 04:12 PM

have him change the oil with the factory tool kit

or just 2 3/8" drive sockets and handle

sugarwood 05-02-2020 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 10849334)
have him change the oil with the factory tool kit

or just 2 3/8" drive sockets and handle

While possible, factory wrenches would be annoying to use on a drain bolt.
I don't think he should only buy 2 random sockets.

He just bought an expensive vintage car.
I think he can afford a couple of hand tools.

Spending $350 to do your first oil change is not a big ask for someone who can buy a vintage 911

Jack
Jack stands
Jack pad adapter
Torque wrench
3/8" Socket and ratchet
3/8" Extension bar set
Drain pan

pmax 05-02-2020 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 10849377)
He just bought an expensive vintage car.
I think he can afford ...

The best tool right here.

https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-conten...up-640x426.jpg

ClickClickBoom 05-02-2020 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmax (Post 10849470)

Lemme know how that works when there is no cell reception on a back road....

pmax 05-02-2020 09:44 PM

Hah, in the deep boonies nothing can save you when your CVs blow out on the road and a hole appears in the tranny, the 915 grenades, the CIS airbox blows up or the caveman carbs leak and burns up your engine etc etc you get the idea.

Remember, be realistic and sensible, the OP said. Stay safe !!!

Glenfield 05-03-2020 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmax (Post 10849602)
Hah, in the deep boonies nothing can save you when your CVs blow out on the road and a hole appears in the tranny, the 915 grenades, the CIS airbox blows up or the caveman carbs leak and burns up your engine etc etc you get the idea.

Remember, be realistic and sensible, the OP said. Stay safe !!!

If I had a wallet that full, I’d only be using the car to drive to and from WholeFoods! I’ll remember to pack a sleeping bag and a camp stove if I ever go driving in the woods.

I have budget for tools and now have an excellent list. I won’t go all in straight away but I will buy the foundations, and then the incremental tools needed for the job at hand. The more tools I have, the more things I have to blame when things go wrong ...

Great to have everyone in my corner. What we’re really rooting for is this though ... Don’t worry, the rolling fields being toiled in the background is just a mural. I’m not in the boonies ...




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Matt Smith 05-04-2020 12:15 AM

For Pmax:
So why are you on a Porsche 911 DIY forum, talking about buying tools.

Otter74 05-04-2020 02:03 AM

This made me laugh, because at the same that he was taking this photo (outside a nice co-op grocery store down the street from me called the Dill Pickle), I was using my 911 to....drive to Whole Foods.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenfield (Post 10850637)
If I had a wallet that full, I’d only be using the car to drive to and from WholeFoods! I’ll remember to pack a sleeping bag and a camp stove if I ever go driving in the woods.

I have budget for tools and now have an excellent list. I won’t go all in straight away but I will buy the foundations, and then the incremental tools needed for the job at hand. The more tools I have, the more things I have to blame when things go wrong ...

Great to have everyone in my corner. What we’re really rooting for is this though ... Don’t worry, the rolling fields being toiled in the background is just a mural. I’m not in the boonies ...




http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1588563553.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1588563553.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1588563553.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1588563553.jpg


pmax 05-04-2020 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenfield (Post 10850637)
If I had a wallet that full, I’d only be using the car to drive to and from WholeFoods!

Nice. Can't go wrong with black !

Hah, I was responding in part to "He just bought an expensive vintage car." That tool is definitely very useful if you can afford it and my guess is you can ! If not, yes, I would start with a $20 wrench set, metric, in spite of what the OP said.

pmax 05-04-2020 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Smith (Post 10850762)
For Pmax:
So why are you on a Porsche 911 DIY forum, talking about buying tools.

OP says to be realistic and sensible.

What's your interpretation ?

sugarwood 05-04-2020 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Smith (Post 10850762)
For Pmax:
So why are you on a Porsche 911 DIY forum, talking about buying tools.

Does he not own a 911 ?


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