I always joke that all you need is a 10mm and 13 mm socket and a couple of screwdrivers, but I do not know what the correct answer is.
just curious..........
Full Version: 914 Trivia Question (sort of)
Can anyone say , with some degree of certainty, how many different wrench sizes are needed to dismantle a STOCK 914?
I always joke that all you need is a 10mm and 13 mm socket and a couple of screwdrivers, but I do not know what the correct answer is.
just curious..........
I always joke that all you need is a 10mm and 13 mm socket and a couple of screwdrivers, but I do not know what the correct answer is.
just curious..........
me and a buddy went over this just the other day
8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, allen wrench (6mm) [CVs],
edit: I know this because I use all of these wrenches and only these wrenches (actually sockets) to undo everything in my car,...I have everything I need for a engine swap in a bag just in case.
8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, allen wrench (6mm) [CVs],
edit: I know this because I use all of these wrenches and only these wrenches (actually sockets) to undo everything in my car,...I have everything I need for a engine swap in a bag just in case.
You also use a 5mm allen on a few things (cone screws, floor board, etc) And the 6mm allen for CV's is not stock. It is not a true allen, it's a 12pt 
And we can add a 27mm to the list, for the steering wheel
And we can add a 27mm to the list, for the steering wheel
Aren't the nuts on the clutch adjuster 11mm?
What about the tranny drain plugs? What size are those?
so when I get to those items on another car, i'll cuss up a storm and go to a store to get those....
I fully realized my CV bolts arent stock, but cant recall ever getting a 5mm allen out for other things--actually my cone screws come out with a 4mm.
I figured we wouldnt need to get into the inside of the transmission to consider a 914 dismantled, so I didnt add that one in.
I fully realized my CV bolts arent stock, but cant recall ever getting a 5mm allen out for other things--actually my cone screws come out with a 4mm.
I figured we wouldnt need to get into the inside of the transmission to consider a 914 dismantled, so I didnt add that one in.
QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Apr 16 2007, 01:11 PM) 
What about the tranny drain plugs? What size are those?
17mm allen
QUOTE
Aren't the nuts on the clutch adjuster 11mm?
i believe so
QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Apr 16 2007, 01:12 PM)
QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Apr 16 2007, 01:11 PM)
What about the tranny drain plugs? What size are those?
17mm
17mm allen
QUOTE(markb @ Apr 16 2007, 02:11 PM)
Aren't the nuts on the clutch adjuster 11mm?
they are, same ones that go on the rocker studs.
well i'm first 
7mm on the bolt that secures the thrmostat cable at the flap end.
QUOTE(bd1308 @ Apr 16 2007, 11:59 AM)
me and a buddy went over this just the other day
8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, allen wrench (6mm) [CVs],
edit: I know this because I use all of these wrenches and only these wrenches (actually sockets) to undo everything in my car,...I have everything I need for a engine swap in a bag just in case.
Are the rear shock bolts 22mm?
I use a VERY good Cresent wrench (Channel locks)for everything over 22,includes the steering nut.
I paint my 13's and 15's (red and green)
to find them faster.
All 13 wrenches and socket-red, 15's -green.
17 is next in line.Yellow??
so far...............
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, 27mm
4,5,17 allens
plus a cv tool
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, 27mm
4,5,17 allens
plus a cv tool
17.5 MM for the blinker fluid reservoir.
C
C
8 mm allens for the front torsion bar covers...
30mm deep socket for the tranny stretch bolt. And a very large open end or box wrench for the mainshaft nut (dunno what size - bigger than what I have).
QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Apr 16 2007, 12:53 PM)
17.5 MM for the blinker fluid reservoir.
C
Only a left handed, standard, does the trick.
What is the size of the big ole rear axle castle nut?
QUOTE(echocanyons @ Apr 16 2007, 02:25 PM)
What is the size of the big ole rear axle castle nut?
good question, as i need to disassemble a few.
QUOTE(majkos @ Apr 16 2007, 03:25 PM)
I paint my 13's and 15's (red and green)
to find them faster.
Ooh... cool tip! :insert-wrench-smiley-here:
Skip
7/8/9/10/11/12(?)/13/14/15/17/19/22/27/30mm wrenches. 4/5/6/8/17mm allens. 7/8/10/11/13/14/15/17/19/21/22/24/27/30mm sockets. Misc small and large slot and Phillips screwdrivers. 8mm triple square & 1/2" square internal type sockets. Small and large snap ring pliers. Pin tool for the switch bezels.
QUOTE(majkos @ Apr 16 2007, 01:13 PM)
QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Apr 16 2007, 12:53 PM)
17.5 MM for the blinker fluid reservoir.
C
Only a left handed, standard, does the trick.
I've been using a metric! No wonder it doesn't work right!
QUOTE(smontanaro @ Apr 16 2007, 01:43 PM)
QUOTE(majkos @ Apr 16 2007, 03:25 PM)
I paint my 13's and 15's (red and green)
to find them faster.
Ooh... cool tip! :insert-wrench-smiley-here:
Skip
Thanks!
QUOTE(bd1308 @ Apr 16 2007, 11:59 AM)
me and a buddy went over this just the other day
8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, allen wrench (6mm) [CVs],
edit: I know this because I use all of these wrenches and only these wrenches (actually sockets) to undo everything in my car,...I have everything I need for a engine swap in a bag just in case.
you forgot the 11mm for the clutch cable ... and the 27mm for the steering wheel ... and i remember having to use a 14mm somewhere as well ...
Andy
rear axle nut is 30mm.....
andy nailed the steering wheel nut at 27mm....
front 911 hubs use an allen on the spindle nut to pinch it. i want to say 8mm on that.... maybe not LOL
andy nailed the steering wheel nut at 27mm....
front 911 hubs use an allen on the spindle nut to pinch it. i want to say 8mm on that.... maybe not LOL
For the rear axle nut though, a 1-3/16 will work nicely
And depending on where you are, they can be easier to find
And depending on where you are, they can be easier to find
a 1 1/16 works nicely on the steering wheel nut also 
what about the shock retaining nuts on the struts. requires channel locks or big old pliers.
baljoint and turbo tie rod tools are also required to complete dissasembly.
what about the shock retaining nuts on the struts. requires channel locks or big old pliers.
baljoint and turbo tie rod tools are also required to complete dissasembly.
Alt/Fan belt Pully Nut?
12mm for rocker assy, and copper exhaust nuts.
?
14mm on the steering u-joint nuts.
7mm for the heater control cable nuts.
5 lb sledge hammer 
I could "dissasemble" most of my 914 with one
I recently bought a wobble extension from Snap-On (I'm a sucker), one click and my 13mm socket can swivel 20-30deg, next click SOLID no wobble, and the surface of the extension is cross-hatched for quick manual twisting in tight spots.
I could "dissasemble" most of my 914 with one
I recently bought a wobble extension from Snap-On (I'm a sucker), one click and my 13mm socket can swivel 20-30deg, next click SOLID no wobble, and the surface of the extension is cross-hatched for quick manual twisting in tight spots.
I think the cap'n posted the definitive reply.
Capn is right, but he likes to carry to many tools.
I would say.
One pair of quality channel locks, one philips and one regular screw driver, and a hammer.
I am sure with that I could take an entire 914 apart.
Rich
I would say.
One pair of quality channel locks, one philips and one regular screw driver, and a hammer.
I am sure with that I could take an entire 914 apart.
Rich
You guys don't use Flare wrenches on your brake lines?
11mm required in most places.
You also need a couple oddball spanner wrenches:
plastic nut for engine lid pull (also retains rear backpad)
Dashboard switch retaining nuts (a coin will also work on most (except the headlight switch)
Nobody commented on the ball joint nut tool
You also need a pair of pliers to bend cotter pins on both the rear stub axles and on the ball joint retaining washers.
The lower rear shock nuts are the same size as the steering wheel nut (27mm).
A good set of straight blade and Phillips screwdrivers are also required.
However a gas axe, or plasma cutter, or sawsall will make short work of the whole process.
11mm required in most places.
You also need a couple oddball spanner wrenches:
plastic nut for engine lid pull (also retains rear backpad)
Dashboard switch retaining nuts (a coin will also work on most (except the headlight switch)
Nobody commented on the ball joint nut tool
You also need a pair of pliers to bend cotter pins on both the rear stub axles and on the ball joint retaining washers.
The lower rear shock nuts are the same size as the steering wheel nut (27mm).
A good set of straight blade and Phillips screwdrivers are also required.
However a gas axe, or plasma cutter, or sawsall will make short work of the whole process.
I will edit inline cause I am lazy...
You guys don't use Flare wrenches on your brake lines?
Vice grips.
11mm required in most places.
You also need a couple oddball spanner wrenches:
plastic nut for engine lid pull (also retains rear backpad) Vice grips
Dashboard switch retaining nuts (a coin will also work on most (except the headlight switch)
Vice grips
Nobody commented on the ball joint nut tool
Vice grips (Or screw driver and hammer)
You also need a pair of pliers to bend cotter pins on both the rear stub axles and on the ball joint retaining washers.
Vice grips
The lower rear shock nuts are the same size as the steering wheel nut (27mm).
Vice grips.
A good set of straight blade and Phillips screwdrivers are also required.
one of each is all that is needed.
However a gas axe, or plasma cutter, or sawsall will make short work of the whole process.
QUOTE(John @ Apr 17 2007, 01:51 AM)
You guys don't use Flare wrenches on your brake lines?
Vice grips.
11mm required in most places.
You also need a couple oddball spanner wrenches:
plastic nut for engine lid pull (also retains rear backpad) Vice grips
Dashboard switch retaining nuts (a coin will also work on most (except the headlight switch)
Vice grips
Nobody commented on the ball joint nut tool
Vice grips (Or screw driver and hammer)
You also need a pair of pliers to bend cotter pins on both the rear stub axles and on the ball joint retaining washers.
Vice grips
The lower rear shock nuts are the same size as the steering wheel nut (27mm).
Vice grips.
A good set of straight blade and Phillips screwdrivers are also required.
one of each is all that is needed.
However a gas axe, or plasma cutter, or sawsall will make short work of the whole process.
QUOTE(r_towle @ Apr 16 2007, 09:57 PM)
I will edit inline cause I am lazy...
QUOTE(John @ Apr 17 2007, 01:51 AM)
You guys don't use Flare wrenches on your brake lines?
Vice grips.
11mm required in most places.
You also need a couple oddball spanner wrenches:
plastic nut for engine lid pull (also retains rear backpad) Vice grips
Dashboard switch retaining nuts (a coin will also work on most (except the headlight switch)
Vice grips
Nobody commented on the ball joint nut tool
Vice grips (Or screw driver and hammer)
You also need a pair of pliers to bend cotter pins on both the rear stub axles and on the ball joint retaining washers.
Vice grips
The lower rear shock nuts are the same size as the steering wheel nut (27mm).
Vice grips.
A good set of straight blade and Phillips screwdrivers are also required.
one of each is all that is needed.
However a gas axe, or plasma cutter, or sawsall will make short work of the whole process.
So, the only tool in your toolbox is vice grips?
jeez guys this is a trick question!
i got it! a sawzall!
i got it! a sawzall!
Pin punch & hammer for the brake pads. (Don't forget the retaining clips on the rear pads, D'OH!)
--DD
--DD
QUOTE(r_towle @ Apr 16 2007, 09:57 PM)
I will edit inline cause I am lazy...
QUOTE(John @ Apr 17 2007, 01:51 AM)
You guys don't use Flare wrenches on your brake lines?
Vice grips.
11mm required in most places.
You also need a couple oddball spanner wrenches:
plastic nut for engine lid pull (also retains rear backpad) Vice grips
Dashboard switch retaining nuts (a coin will also work on most (except the headlight switch)
Vice grips
Nobody commented on the ball joint nut tool
Vice grips (Or screw driver and hammer)
You also need a pair of pliers to bend cotter pins on both the rear stub axles and on the ball joint retaining washers.
Vice grips
The lower rear shock nuts are the same size as the steering wheel nut (27mm).
Vice grips.
A good set of straight blade and Phillips screwdrivers are also required.
one of each is all that is needed.
However a gas axe, or plasma cutter, or sawsall will make short work of the whole process.
I don't about you, but I've three vise grips in my tool box!
They're pretty handy when dealing with a stubbord bolt or nut
QUOTE(jd66921 @ Apr 16 2007, 02:01 PM)
8 mm allens for the front torsion bar covers...
And motor mount bolts... on mine anyway. Is that stock?
Mark D.
Yes, on some or all of the tail-shifters.
--DD
--DD
QUOTE(echocanyons @ Apr 16 2007, 01:25 PM)
What is the size of the big ole rear axle castle nut?
32mm
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