What tools should an LS1 owner have?
12-13-2006, 08:26 PM
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What tools should an LS1 owner have? Yesterday morning I took a drive to the workplace of the guy that bought my Camaro 7 months back to iron out the last remaining bits of paperwork. He mentioned that he's probably going to end up selling it due to financial issues, and a few hours later it was back in front of my house...HOORAY!
For Christmas, I will be treating myself to a toolset to start wrenching on this baby myself and making some real power out of it. My question, then, is what should be on my list as the absolute minimum tools necessary to get any work done on this thing? Also, recommendations?
Thanks in advance, guys. I can't tell you how glad I am to be back behind the wheel of my Z.
For Christmas, I will be treating myself to a toolset to start wrenching on this baby myself and making some real power out of it. My question, then, is what should be on my list as the absolute minimum tools necessary to get any work done on this thing? Also, recommendations?
Thanks in advance, guys. I can't tell you how glad I am to be back behind the wheel of my Z.
12-13-2006, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ReducedFat
Ok, you busted me. We had gay sex in the parking lot.
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12-13-2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cabech984
Thats pretty funny, lol. I didnt mean it like that though man. Every sale Ive been in has been finalized within a week.
12-13-2006, 09:55 PM
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You need the following wrenches/sockets to cover most stuff on the car:
8mm (air bellow clamps)
10mm (many things)
13mm (many things)
15mm (many things)
16mm (fuel lines @ the filter)
18mm (some suspension)
19mm (wheels)
20mm (fuel filter)
22mm (O2 sensors)
5/8" (spark plugs)
5/16" (battery)
Otherwise just basic stuff. Ratchets (3/8", 1/2"), some extensions, swivels/universals, and a hammer for when everything else fails.
8mm (air bellow clamps)
10mm (many things)
13mm (many things)
15mm (many things)
16mm (fuel lines @ the filter)
18mm (some suspension)
19mm (wheels)
20mm (fuel filter)
22mm (O2 sensors)
5/8" (spark plugs)
5/16" (battery)
Otherwise just basic stuff. Ratchets (3/8", 1/2"), some extensions, swivels/universals, and a hammer for when everything else fails.
12-13-2006, 10:10 PM
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The best toolkit that I have ever had is one of those ratcheting screwdriver kits with sockets and all sorts of bits included in the plastic carrying case. This is one of those things to keep in your car in my opinion. It has been used to change our headlights to installing new doors on a kids entertainment center/cabinet.
Make sure you buy a good set though. The best tools are like electronics. You get what you pay for!
Make sure you buy a good set though. The best tools are like electronics. You get what you pay for!
