The "go to" Tool in the Garage

[74-911]

With the total rebuild of the front suspension and R & R of the air box, this has been a big help at times: An old digital camera and the old laptop loaded with the 74-77 PET .pdf file. Now permanently stationed in the garage.

[Ayles]

Man I wish there was PET app for the iPad...

[porsche930dude]

that would be clogged with grinding dust and unreadable screen in about a day if it were sitting on my work bench lol

[allaircooled]

I just about have that pdf memorized. Especially the page you have opened now.

[allaircooled]

Originally Posted by Ayles

Man I wish there was PET app for the iPad...

It's just a pdf. Get adobe acrobat reader for iPad and then email the pdf to yourself.

[Ayles]

The pdf is fine, but I'm thinking something a little more interactive. Click a part, get a part number etc...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by 74-911

Now permanently stationed in the garage.

Build a shelf on the wall for the laptop about eight inches high. Get an cheap RGB flat screen monitor with decent resolution. Shut the laptop and put the monitor on top of it. Wireless keyboard and mouse. Easy to move them out of the way and way less damage if a beverage spills.

[Robey5]

Funny, but I most certainly can relate.

When I was finishing the rear wheel bearings, I had a (new) laptop out, my Ipad out, and a couple different manuals around to consult - especially on the first one. Many would say that I was being a little overkill (including Dad who came and saw my little mess and laughed at me) - but doing a job 2 times is annoying if it can be avoided by keeping an eye on the specs (...like torque, etc).... ask me how I am experiencing that right now.

If I run across an "extra" laptop in the near future, it will be stationed on my work surface for easy access to resources such as this forum.

[Randolph]

what am I missing?

[mreid]

Shaun, the BFH is my go to tool also!

[zippy_gg]

Meet "Maggie", my faithful BFS that I bought over 30 years ago...

[pete3799]

When all else fails.......

[JeremyD]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

what am I missing?

HA HA - exactly what I was thinking.

[Trackrash]

Besides this screwdriver, I could not function without my floor jack and air wrench.

[74-911]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

what am I missing?

A BFH and a BFS are just part of the standard repertoire of tools for working on the air cools... the low tech stuff.

We're talking about moving up to medium tech here, the big leap..

[kidrock]

Originally Posted by Trackrash

Besides this screwdriver, I could not function without my floor jack and air wrench.

That looks like the Porsche special tool for the caps on the external thermostat.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

what am I missing?

You are missing a Bosch Hammer. That's what you need -- they're metric.

[Ferraripete]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

what am I missing?

oh yeah! that is my go to tool as well...I think my love of this tool dates back to british car years. the hammer was the text book tool to fix most lucas parts especially fuel pumps

[Tippy]

When all else fails.......

Winner!

Torch > BFH

[Flojo]

what am I missing?

LOOOOOOL

Exactly what came to my mind reading the thread title ;-))