After reading Redshifts post about his cables, I thought a list of tools needed and recommended while owning and maintaining a 914 would be a good idea....

Maybe once the thread is dead, we can add the list to a FAQ (which most lazy @ss people don't read or look for, LOL)


jack (aluminum optional)
jack stands (one pair minimum, or if you are like me, you need at least 3 pair......4 jacks for your 914 and the other 2 for your "running" cars)
Metric tool set (sockets, wrench set)
3# sledge hammer BFH optional (IMHO, a claw or woodworker type hammer should never be used near a car)
small inspection mirror
small bright flashlight
triple square drive set(for CV joints)
Metric allen wrench set(shifter assembly, front suspension skid protectors.....)
torque wrench(1/4" drive In-Lb, 3/8" and 1/2" Ft-Lb)

May want to have:

wire cutters
crimpers
an assortment of connectors (male, female, etc.)
multimeter (either an automotive one that has dwell or a standard one)

a case of brake cleaner

How about
Socket driven allens
feeler guages(points, valves, brakes, etc)

I'm sure theres more I'm just not thinking of any right now.

John

Breaker Bar
5ft. pipe(cheater bar)
Torch
angle grinders
MIG welder

I use screwdrivers a lot on my car.

My most used is my Dremel & pneumatic die grinder.
Ron

17 mm Allen wrench for the tranny plugs.

Reference material: manuals, parts lists, and print-outs of internet material.
Beverage of choice

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Harvey

Heads - the more the better.

OH, tools, A big ass pair of channel locks................. Why do they call one plier a "pair"? Inquiring minds wnat to know...........................

How about a lap top and a wireless net connection in the garage. And a d-camera to up load pics to this site when you have a question.

This website is the best tool in the box.

Paul

A second 914

Large color wiring diagrams and a test light

Needed:
Brake bleeding kit

Recommended:
Fuel pressure gauge
Carb synchrometer (if appropriate)

Not really tools but these help

Pet CD
Lots of rags
gloves
friends with lots of parts
an extra car to go get the parts
fat wallet (soon to get much skinnier)

Dave

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

THREE cases of brake cleaner. When you get down to one, that's when you re-order.

An multimeter to sort out the FI.

Black Chrome for the exterior rubber parts.

A spring type oil filter wrench.

I found I needed FLARE WRENCHES to do my brake work.... The PIPE WRENCH came in handy a couple of times...

SAWZALL ?


ha..
brant

a liv-in "competent" 914 mechanic (key word-competent)

Special Porsche tool for ball joint slotted lock nut, also known as a BA pipe wrench!

Or borrow Dave's custom made galvanized pipe facsimile!

Mike

Also, keep a philips head srew driver in the glovebox to adjust and refasten the sunvisor hardware after they work loose and the visor falls off.

All of the above plus...

patience! When it won't work, sit back, stare at it, consult with fiends, have a beverage, then go at it again!

Repeat as needed...THEN get the BFH/sawzall/dremel/torch and beat/cut/grind/melt it to death (after locating replacement parts)

elbow grease....

Socket for Steering wheel nut
Socket for Axel nuts

23mm and 27mm??? I forget...

Super Sawzall Plus. I can't believe Mueller of all people missed that... Brant picked up the slack though...

Skinny 11mm wrench as well as a regular 11mm for clutch cable adjustments.

Por15...

PB Blaster penetrating oil.

Computer in the garage so the SO doesn't see you walk in all greasy.

Fridge full of cold beverages in the garage.

Urinal or low sink in the garage or neighbors who don't mind you peeing on the trees...

sm

A tow dolly or trailer.
CCLINTOWTOWN

BEER!

I've never had a weekend at the track where I didn't use zip-ties or duct tape for something.

YOu gotta have vice grips.

Best advice ever.

MAP Torch... most invaluable!

Absolutely necessary:
Shop manual

Impact wrench.

A close friend when you need a 'third' hand. And of course this web site and shop manual.

Bead blasting cabinet or access to one. Seriously... you don't know what you are missing!

Brad's cell phone number

This...

PB blaster and a 12 pt CV tool

dug up this thread looking for something else

seems a bit classic

It will be an FAQ, as Mike suggested at the top...

Eric beat me to it... I'm surprised it didn't get mentioned before. Oh, and don't forget the AAA card as well...

-Josh2

30mm, 1/2", impact socket.

fi cars ignore, a couple of small (i mean small) screwdrivers and a can of compressed air.

a set of the lesser quality pneumatic tools from costco and a 25 gal portable compressor.

a good flashlight with extra bats.

cat litter.

k

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directions to Gint's house

That's exactly what the evergreen right outside my garage front door is for! It keeps its foliage year-round so nobody can see what I'm up to...

Dont forget the jack plate for that floor jack.

100 cases of Beer...

99 to be consumed while working on the car

1 to enjoy when the work is done...

AAA GOLD RV DELUXE OLDPHART Card with 100 mile tow option....get one for the wife so you can use her tows when ya runs out....

every 914 owner will need one of these sooner or later....I got one today...

Every 914 owner should have...

several credit cards with really high limits