Tools

DIY-DUB · 2006-01-02T11:55:20+00:00

perhaps this could be a pinned thing, figured a list of every tool you could need for a vw would be mighty useful for newbies etc... ill give it a go 2 list every tool ive needed so far and what would make it alot easier having:thumb for starters.... several socket sets eg 3/8ths inch, 3/4inch 1/2inch drive sets then a HUGE 1inch for axle nuts and other bits sockets spanners etc in the following mm's 10,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,25,27,36,40 um a bolt or somethign similar to undo irs arms and the gearbox drain/fill holes both are 17mm will need a breaker bar or heat 2 do the irs arms trolley jack, 2x is even better jack stands, 4x or 8x if you wish to have the body and pan on them separately drills, hammer, BFH for persuasion, lots of screwdrivers from tiny to HUGE, both blade and phillips head, a 10mm 12 spline bit for cv joints, Grinder, vernier calipers, circlip pliers, normal pliers, vice grips, both big and needle nose, rattle gun, blower, other useful stuff... Air compressor, bigger the better Mig Welder Oxy / gas axe for more persuasion Press Tube bender creeper mechanics seat thingo, comes with some creepers LOTS of degreaser, fluids for everything HD carwash, consumables, wire brushes, grinding discs etc Oh yeh finally about 2-4 extra people to help is an ENORMOUS HELP! Ill add more as i think of it im too tired to think anymore hopefully someone finds this helpful

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 5 Jan 2006, 9:31 pm

#444425

I know I will!!! But for now it's all hand on deck.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 5 Jan 2006, 9:47 pm

#444441

Did anyone say car ramps?

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Jan 2006, 8:01 am

#444534

Is any tool bag complete without a DOUBLECAB?

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 6 Jan 2006, 8:58 am

#444558

Now now.. Just remember how you handle your one year old.. Apply the same rationale and it sort of helps (a little)..
By the way, we need a baby picture..!

HotRodMatt wrote:Is any tool bag complete without a DOUBLECAB?

DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!

1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 8 Jan 2006, 11:23 am

#445181

approx 19-20-21mm allen key or inverted socket thing if u get me for the irs arms and the fill plug on the gearbox, also an alarm clock is mighty useful so u dont get to 2am and realise tht you havent ate or drank anything since 8am the previous morning...

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 8 Jan 2006, 11:42 am

#445189

a keg of beer for the end ofthe day? Lol

Thanx for the list 1st car bug, definitely some helpful stuff for the noobs like me. :P

Got a bit of that gear, Plus dad has heaps too that i can borrow. Just gotta get myself a welder and a few books, a grinder too, panel beating kit would be good, and a tube bender, all the fun stuff. 🙂

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lobus Wolfsburg Wizard

618 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Jan 2006, 11:48 am

#445191

mynameischris88 wrote:Got a bit of that gear, Plus dad has heaps too that i can borrow.. 🙂

On the right track there Chris

koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 8 Jan 2006, 2:33 pm

#445226

beer fridge

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DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!

1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 8 Jan 2006, 4:02 pm

#445258

uni joint for your sockets! just got one today, and i wish i had it forever now!:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb oh yeh got a new ratchet cos my old el cheapo one broke, also good tip, dont go buyin the cheapest tools you can, get something decent dammit, will cost less in the long term.😁