Is the toolkit necessary for a 911?

[cljsf]

I just bought a gorgeous 87 Carrera. Unfortunately, it no longer has the tool kit with it; not even the lug wrench (though it does have the spare wheel and the air compressor). I've seen used kits for sale for $250. Do I need one? Is a lug wrench sufficient? I've also heard people mention ditching the entire wheel/compressor and just going with a wheel in a can. Do those actually work?

Thanks!

Charlie

[Rusty Heap]

When you're stranded, a screwdriver is worth $100 to me..........

I carry full set of tools, doesn't have to be OEM, carry spare relays too, a red one and a black one.

[KTL]

Tool kit has some good tools in it.

-Specialty spark plug socket
-Fan pulley spanner wrench
-Fan pulley lug wrench

The rest of the tools are basic tools you can assemble yourself: misc metric open ended wrenches, screwdrivers, hex key, 19mm lug wrench/breaker bar.....

I think if you do a search for "complete tool kit" I bet you'll find what should be in the kit as originally equipped by Porsche.

The spare tire is actually quite reliable and works well. It's nice to have if your car has a complete blowout where fix-a-flat tire in a can cannot fix the damaged tire. But you are correct. Many people ditch the compact spare and go with goo in a can and their cell phone. I don't feel that the factory spare is that much of a hassle or is it unreliable. To each his own..........

Welcome to the board. Nice choice of car ( I have the same one) and make sure you post a picture of it or some people will get their panties in a bunch.........

[bonkers]

Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

When you're stranded, a screwdriver is worth $100 to me..........

DING! DING! DING! DING!

Every vehicle should have a tool kit in it. I always kept a few sockets in the Subaru but since I bought my Porsche, I've started putting together a tool roll for the Subie too.

Wish my Porsche had come with the OEM air compressor but at least she did have her toolkit and I picked up an aftermarket air compressor the other day.

[cljsf]

Thanks for the advice. Picture is below. Just need to work out how to change the signature on my posts now...

[richde]

^ ah good, I thought I was the only one that sat that far forward.

I wouldn't want to go anywhere without the toolkit and a spare fan belt.

[PCA7GGR]

Toolkits are like spare tires - if you have one you will probably never need it. But... needless to say, the day you don't have one....

[pwd72s]

#1 needed carry items...a spare fan belt and the proper changing tools...try to drive an air cooled engine without it's cooling fan and it can fry pronto. IMHO, I'd place these tools highest on the carry list...even higher than tire changing tools.

[Zeke]

The factory tool kit can and should be augmented by additional items. pwd72s is only giving a start, but a good one. Carry fuses and a spare DME relay. (search that)

[rusnak]

There are some people who say that the toolkit weighs too much and you should delete it and the spare tire to save weight, etc etc blah dee blah....

I have had to use every tool in my toolkit, and then some at least once, and I was very glad to have them. You never seem to break down in front of a hardware store. It's always on a dark and remote road in the middle of the night and you end up driving into a parking lot somewhere. I say carry a good flashlight, tire, jack, compressor, and some extra tools when you travel out of town.

[3.2 CAB]

I have the complete factory tool kit in my car, and I would not leave home without it. It has little pouches for a replacement fan belt and A/C belt, even room for a multitude of the various fuses. I have the air compressor, factory jack and wheel chocks. I also have a small hydraulic jack, and a 12volt impact gun. It may add a little extra weight, but that weight when needed on a dark night, far from anywhere, make all of these items, worth their weight in gold.
Try to get a nice, complete factory kit. You will be happy that you did. good luck!! Tony.

[Zef]

And factory tool kit are easily find....e-bay is your friend.

[old man neri]

Tool kit should also include a cell phone and a credit card.

A first aid kit with a few pairs of latex gloves(in case you have to help others) might also be in order.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Zef

And factory tool kit are easily find....e-bay is your friend.

This depends on the year of the 911...Early 911 toolkits are becoming like gold...over $2,000 in mint condition. Even the fan belt changing tools can be sourced in the aftermarket. For example, this works as well, if not better, than the factory spark plug tool...a Hazet tool # 2505-2.





Other factory tools, like metric open wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. can be duplicated functionally at your nearest Sears store.

[dw1]

I purchased a used kit for my '87 shortly after I got the car.

I've found the fan pulley wrench invaluable, and the hex wrench-spark plug socket combination extremely useful.

I have a large collection of tools, but I found that the easiest way to change spark plugs is to use the tool provided in the OEM tool kit. Even the hard to reach plugs were not a problem with this tool.

The socket provided in the tool kit for the fan pulley nut is also useful, but a standard socket wrench / torque wrench / breaker bar could also be used.

One very useful tool not included in the kit is the jacking pad - the one that is inserted into the square socket in the side of the car. I strongly suggest getting one of these if you don't have one already.

BTW, not to hijack the thread, but does anyone have a source for just the pouch? The fabric & vinyl does degrade over time, especially if the PO didn't take care of it.

[TibetanT]

BTW, not to hijack the thread, but does anyone have a source for just the pouch? The fabric & vinyl does degrade over time, especially if the PO didn't take care of it.


Performance Parts sells the tool kit pouch. Looks like a very good reproduction too!

Black Vinyl P/N # 914796 $44.95
Black Basket Weave P/N #914928 $53.06

you can find them at www.***************

Hope this helps.

[RWebb]

I think you could get one sewn up for less than that - might check into getting a leather one sewn...

Paul is right re the sky rocketing cost of early tool kits. But just buy a cheaper later one and add whatever you need to it.

In most of the US, you cannot always get cell service - esp. on the fun 2 lane roads in the West. Never rely on a cell phone.

[Porschekid962]

almost always overlooked but something that is so vital in my mind, spare valve stem cores and the tool to change them. a few spark plug wires, in the longest length you need, plugs, oil, a kickass flashlight, some gloves, road flares, cash money, empty fuel jug, and on and on.