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997RS1 11-11-2024 03:16 AM

Missing toolkit from 3.2, replacement options?
 
My 3.2 is missing the tire compressor and the original toolkit. While i'd love to have the original equipment, those mediocre toolkits are going for more than I'm wiklling to spend. My car is not a concourse or collector grade car, but would be nice to have.

Has anyone replaced it with a good, reasonably priced solution?

wrxnofx 11-11-2024 12:51 PM

Our host sells the Porsche factory toolkit for $544. If that's too much to spend, if you do any of your own work (IMO) the 2 tools that you must have are the spark plug tool and the fan pulley tool.
For a compressor I use the Dewalt portable inflator that uses the 20V batteries. I got a flat tire in Elkhart Lake during Summer Vintage and was able to use this inflator to re-inflate the tire multiple times so I could drive to where I needed to get to repair the tire (had a nail in it). It's the Dewalt DCC020I. Saved my bacon. Paid for itself in one usage. Now I bring it with me whenever I go on a trip in ANY car.

Mark Salvetti 11-12-2024 05:35 AM

Yeah, you need those two tools. Keep in mind you also need the wrench that fits into the end of the spark plug tool. You can find both of those tools used for a lot less here on Buy & Sell.

Then for the rest, think about what would be handy:
  • Set of combination wrenches
    Screwdrivers
    Pliers
    Adjustable wrench
    A 19mm lug wrench to get the wheels off
    Tire plug kit
    Spare fuses
    Fan belt
    Sockets/ratchets/extensions (including an Allen bit to fit the CV joints - I once had to reattach one by the side of the road)
    Socket large enough for the fan nut (22mm or 24mm I think)
    Scissor jack (You can use that on a less than flat surface, I think more useful and safer than the factory jack)
    Jack pad for the receiver in the rocker (although a scissor jack can go under the suspension to change a flat)

You probably don't need all that around town, but I would want this stuff for a road trip.

Also, keep an eye on Buy & Sell. You should be able to find an original factory tool kit for $400-$600. Just be careful and patient. Many of them are offered as complete, but they are often missing tools. This is a complete Carrera kit. If you have a 1988-1989, there are some additional tools for the power seats: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/1106159-1984-1987-tool-kit.html


Mark

paa502 11-12-2024 07:40 AM

(Suncoast sells a kit)

GH85Carrera 11-12-2024 08:06 AM

Porsche sells a brand new set of tools. I have seen a new set and the wrenches all look like rejects from the bargain bin tool crib at Harbor Freight. Very low quality tools at Porsche prices.

Stickshift 11-12-2024 08:17 AM

Just on this is there a list of what tools make up the tool kit?

ErrorMargin 11-12-2024 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickshift (Post 12356573)
Just on this is there a list of what tools make up the tool kit?

The toolkits can vary depending on generation and options. Here is a good thread on the 3.2 toolkits:

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1065098-85-toolkit.html

dw1 11-12-2024 05:01 PM

With all due respect to our sponsor, an excellent source for Porsche toolkit information is:
https://www.originalporschetools.com

Mark Salvetti 11-12-2024 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dw1 (Post 12356953)
With all due respect to our sponsor, an excellent source for Porsche toolkit information is:
https://www.originalporschetools.com

Wow, that site has evolved quite a bit since it was started. Nice to see that. Updated just last month.

Mark

wrxnofx 11-13-2024 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dw1 (Post 12356953)
With all due respect to our sponsor, an excellent source for Porsche toolkit information is:
https://www.originalporschetools.com

I don't see anything on that site that's for sale. It looks like more of an educational site.

slow&rusty 11-13-2024 06:16 AM

I have this mint sent that was bought brand new from Porsche and never used. All tools are in perfect condition.

If you are interested, I'll let it go for $385 and I'll pay for the shipping.

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