85 Toolkit

[DavidMn]

I received an email from Pelican Parts today and one of the advertisements was for new factory tool kits. For some reason G series toolkits advertised only went up to 82, but I found another toolkit on the website for around $544

Is it worth buying the toolkit or is it better just putting some quality tools in the trunk that replicates what is in the toolkit?

The main tool I would need to purchase is the Porsche P209 Alternator Fan Pulley Wrench, other than that everything else seems pretty basic. Am I missing something?

Thanks.

[Mark Salvetti]

I don't think it's worth it. I had the same situation with my car when I got it. No tools. I just bought a repro pulley wrench and a small plastic tool box that I stocked with my own tools. I also bought a scissor jack and an air compressor.

Those new factory tool kits are nowhere near correct for your car anyway. You should be able to find an original complete kit that belongs to your year for the same money or less than the new kits. It's tricky though, you'll need to be careful because there were many subtle differences year to year.

Mark

[proporsche]

David, tool kit for 1985 looks like this


i do have the axtra crank and tips in it....

Ivan

[proporsche]

or my other tool kit with extras;-)

[proporsche]

David.to work on your 911 get different tools..the tool kit you can get together with time .Buy piece by piece....i took me 3 years for this one then i sold it for 650 euros.....
Ivan

[86 911 Targa]

^^^^^
This is the tool kit for our '86.

However, be advised that tool kit contents vary
from model to model, and year to year.

Also, tool kits were shipped to the
Porsche pre-delivery inspection in bulk,
and out of the cars.

Then to the dealer.

In some cases, not in compliance with the model.

To accumulate a tool kit on a one item at a time basis
might take quite a while.

While a good quality kit might cost the value you
quoted, it might be a time saver.

Best,

Gerry

[DavidMn]

Thank you. Very helpful. I have all pretty much everything except the p209 alternator pulley which I need to purchase. I just have been negligent in putting in my car and realize that one day I might get burnt (especially on belt). I will take your advice and put in my car. I also didn’t realize trust there were many differences in tool kits.

Am actually driving almost daily thanks to zero international travel... difficult to explain to people how much I enjoy this car.

[gtc]

The spark plug and pulley wrenches are probably the most useful tools in the kit, IMO. If you don't care about originality, everything else can be replaced with better tools.
Example - screwdriver with multiple bits, ratcheting wrenches, adjustable pliers (knipex pliers wrench).

[Michael at Pelican Parts]

We have the P209 wrench available here.
Nothing like driving with peace of mind.

[Ctopher]

I’ve only used the fan wrench from my original kit and have made my own set, because I haven’t ordered a aftermarket one yet. My kit is basically the Stahlwille 2018 calendar set roll with my own craftsman sockets, a Wera ratchet/extension and a Hazel 2505-2 Spark Plug Wrench. If anything I would look at what you get from the factory kit and build your own based on what you use or need.

CTopher

[JohnTucker]

The spark plug tool is !!money!! Lucky to have the complete OEM kit with my car and I definitely use it.

[GH85Carrera]

When I bought my 85 911 in 1995 it did not come with the tool kit. I have carried the main tools I would likely need, but I have always been waiting to find a complete kit for a 1985 Carrera that is not crazy money. I have seen them on ebay for over a grand, and that is just stupid money.

So a nice set for $500 to $600 would be OK. Recently Porsche started selling old tool kits. They had kits for 924, and all the water cooled cars, and early 911s, but nothing for the 85 I have.

The new kits have real fancy cases to hold the tools.

[proporsche]

Glen, i have some extra i can let go, i will make some pictures if you like?
ivan

[Mark Salvetti]

Glen,

Another option is to see what eBay seller http://www.ebay.com/usr/ozbey904 has for sale. He also sells here under the same username.

He seems to be really knowledgeable about the right kits and completeness, I would trust him to have the correct pieces in his kits.

Mark

[theiceman]

that's a great resource Mark just to find out exactly what should be in the kit. i can see now im missing a couple of screwdrivers.

[proporsche]

yup great link Mark....
Ivan

[theiceman]

Ivan your kit shows a couple of things the PET does not show for the 78SC and that my kit does not have. I would think the one for the battery with the rubber gripper came later no ?
Im also not sure what that short bar is between the lug nut wrench and pulley wrench in your pic .

the PET for 78sc.



Mine


i have a little work to do to complete mine so i sub with some others for now in case i break down.

[proporsche]

that thing on my tool kit post #5 is a tube which is actually for the battery bracket allen wrench to turn..you can see it in Gerrys tool kit next to the alt belt on the right side..
btw your open wrenches are not correct from what i see..as you have mentioned..i do have some extra open wrenches,pliers and e.t.c. ..i make some pics after the weekend..i might even have the original alt belt goodyear.....

Ivan

[theiceman]

yes you are correct Ivan , they are from my Yamaha motorcycle. They are subbed in for now and look kinda close except for your eagle eye . ( ok i got busted ).
This is the best part i find about swap meets . Poking around finding a correct wrench that a guy wants 5 bucks for .. oh i miss the swap meets more than anything.

[proporsche]

yes, about the swap meets..i used to go a lot to Pomona...miss that..here in Europe is either too far or too expensive to get anything there;-(not fun..at all

Ivan