Wayne, pls help make me a tool box
 

Wayne and all,
I am planning to do simple maintenance to my Boxter, change oil and other fluids spark plugs etc.
Can u pls list the tools and part numbers that I must have. There all over the place in your 101 projects and may be you can do us all favor and gather it all in 1 downloadable document. Tx

Hi there. I'm a bit out of time these days, but if everyone wants to contribute to a thread like this, it would probably be a good resource!

-Wayne

... autographing the wife copy of her X-mas gift (101 Projects for Your MINI Cooper) I hope :):D:)

In the front pages of 101 projects the tool list is specifically addressed. It includes must haves and a wish list. One comment I would make is don't purchase cheap tools. My tools have been handed down from my Grandfather and my Father along with what I have purchased. Every time I tried to save a few bucks it always ends up costing more in the long run.

For Oil change & Spark Plugs:

You first need a good torque wrench.

For spark plug, you need a short flexible ratchet, 2 extensions (3" and 6") as well as the long socket for the spark plug with the rubber insert to catch the plug.
W/o extensions and the spark socket plug, it's a near impossible job.
To remove the coil a 5 or 6mm alen key is necessary, nothing special.
Start with the plug located on the front of the right bank (when looking car from front), as it is the most difficult one to access. When this one will be done, other will be piece of cake.

For the oil filter, you either need the special porsche tool or a 74/76mm filter removal tool that fit on your torque wrench if you want to tight it to spec (I've done mine by hand only).
To torque the oil plug, you need a 8mm alen socket that fit on the torque wrench as well.

Teamwenz: good advice, always invest in good tools. the challenge is where and how to locate good stuff and I am hoping this thread will help. The 101 has a list but I hope we get more through this thread.
Tx

wosaibfm I would first get a good socket set with extensions and some metric wrenches. Gearwrench makes affordable wrenches. Sears usually runs a 100 plus tool set in a nice case sale quite often. This would get you the basic sockets 3/8 and 1/2 drive ratchets etc... I would also buy the Porsche oil filter tool from Pelican. Once you have the basics then you can start getting some speciality stuff. I would also pick up a good tourque wrench one that clicks. You do not need a fancy digital one. Oh and when you buy a pan to drain the oil into make sure you get one that will hold at least 10 quarts. The Boxster holds about 9 or so and you don't want oil all over the floor, been there done that. Look at whatever the project is and make sure you have all the tools before you start. Like metric allen bits for the drain plug, These are attached to sockets. You need these vs the allen keys so you can use your torque wrench. After a couple of times servicing your car your tools will be paid for the ROI is pretty quick.

+1 on this especially Hex & Torx bit sockets, Snap-On is worth the extra cost & you can order online if you don't have a regular route dealer.