Missing toolkit from 3.2, replacement options?

[997RS1]

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]

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.

• Spark Plug Tool
  
• 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]

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: 1984-1987 Tool Kit


Mark

[paa502]

(Suncoast sells a kit)

[GH85Carrera]

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]

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

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by Stickshift

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]

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

[Mark Salvetti]

Originally Posted by dw1

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]

Originally Posted by dw1

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]

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.