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Use latex gloves
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For more involved and dirty automotive work, I use latex gloves.
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My next favorite is the specialty tool I needed most recently to change my alternator pulley.
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Replace tires and such
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I agree, mechanix (or equivalent) gloves are great for changing tires and such.
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This is far and away one of the best tools I have ever run across:
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I just picked up a pair of mechanic's gloves after resisiting for years. How stupid I've been - my hands are spotless (no dirt, no blood, no dangling skin) after swapping out my wheels for next weekend's AX. This new-found treasure got me thinking about the tools I've accumulated over the years - and especially those that make life so dang much easier.
My faves:
Compressor and impact wrench - 4-wheel swaps take 20 minutes!
Extendable magnetic tool/part retriever
LED headlight - looks stupid, but it's really nice to be able to see...
12-pound long-handle sledge hammer - there are few things I love better than wrecking stuff
RotoZip spiral saw with angle grinder attachment
A _GOOD_ socket set. It's amazing how much better life is after you pitch the crappy set and get a decent one.
JB Stick - if you can't fix it with epoxy putty, it is not worth saving!
Post up a few of your faves!
I like torque wrenches, and have a few. I tend to over-tighten things so if I can find a torque specification I break out a torque wrench.
My next favorite is the specialty tool I needed most recently to change my alternator pulley. I'll probably never need it again but find it clever.
Just added recently to my collection the Motive Products pressure bleeder, and a Torin 'Big Red' floor jack. It's very low, all aluminum, and lifts low cars fast. I also really like my cordless impact wrenches.
I agree, mechanix (or equivalent) gloves are great for changing tires and such. For more involved and dirty automotive work, I use latex gloves. It can make some operations more difficult, but when you've finished a really filthy job, and you can strip off the gloves and throw them away and your hands are clean, it's worth it. I buy 3 or 4 boxes at a time at harbor freight (~$4 per box).
Other favorite tool: Set of Gearwrench wrenches. I don't use them that often, but sometimes they come in Really handy. Just saw them on sale at Sears for $30 (for 8). Reg price is around $60 to $70.
Another favorite tool, although not used much for automotive work, is a GOOD cordless screwdriver. Milwaukee makes the best ones I've used.
Can't really say I have one particular favorite but:
Motive Power Bleeder. What a life saver (and $$$ too).
Rhino Ramps.
A good socket set and an accurate torque wrench
oh.. and a cheapo ($10 iirc) micrometer from either Harbor Freight or Cummins Tools for measuring the rotor thickness
Spaten Octoberfest thank you
Bob
Now how can I convince wifey that I need that lift? hmmmmm
UView Airlift Vacuum Tool for refilling coolant.
Only about $100 on Amazon.com.
If you want the SAME tool with the Porsche sticker on it, you can pick it up at the dealer...for $500.
This is far and away one of the best tools I have ever run across:
Excellent, no expense spared quality, and a tremendous time saver!
It just does a stupendous job of giving you total control over refilling the Porsche cooling system and does so with zero air pockets.
Regards, Maurice.
My favorite Boxster related tool is:
Then there's the Bentley Manual, and a huge number of other great websites.
And since I love electrical stuff these:
Honestly, there are too many great tools! Like
this.
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