Tools needed.
September-4th-2005, 01:35 AM
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Tools needed.
Ok so I need to get some toolds for use on my car but I don't exactly know what to get.
Just recently I had to go to the mechanic to change my spark plugs (they didn't need changing but I bought some denso dual spark and I wanted to change them) because I didn't have the correct tools for the job. It cost me $60, roughly $10 if you convert. Now it's not really about the money but sometimes I don't have time to go by the mechanic to do these things and I know that I could get the job done myself if I had the correct tools. But the major problem is that I don't know what tools I should get.
Just recently I had to go to the mechanic to change my spark plugs (they didn't need changing but I bought some denso dual spark and I wanted to change them) because I didn't have the correct tools for the job. It cost me $60, roughly $10 if you convert. Now it's not really about the money but sometimes I don't have time to go by the mechanic to do these things and I know that I could get the job done myself if I had the correct tools. But the major problem is that I don't know what tools I should get.
September-4th-2005, 12:52 PM
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IMO a good mechanics tool set should be well stocked but there are basic tools that will help get you started.
1/4" ratcher
3/8" ratchet
metric sockets in 8,10,12,13,14,16,17,19 (both quarter and three-eights)
needle nose pliers
side cutting pliers (dykes)
channel locks
screw driver assortment
I don't know about trinidad but I've bought a lot of nice new ratchets and socket rails from Wal-Mart...Stanley brand. They have a lifetime guarantee and are very high quality. Just as nice as the more expensive Snap-On tools I bought when I was a mechanic. Plier sets, and screw driver sets are there also....actually....everything is there.
If you're serious about wanting to get a nice set of tools I can go pick everything up for you and ship it out to yoiu directly or you can shop on your own.
1/4" ratcher
3/8" ratchet
metric sockets in 8,10,12,13,14,16,17,19 (both quarter and three-eights)
needle nose pliers
side cutting pliers (dykes)
channel locks
screw driver assortment
I don't know about trinidad but I've bought a lot of nice new ratchets and socket rails from Wal-Mart...Stanley brand. They have a lifetime guarantee and are very high quality. Just as nice as the more expensive Snap-On tools I bought when I was a mechanic. Plier sets, and screw driver sets are there also....actually....everything is there.
If you're serious about wanting to get a nice set of tools I can go pick everything up for you and ship it out to yoiu directly or you can shop on your own.
September-4th-2005, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime
when I was a mechanic
Let me know how much everything will cost includin' shipping to florida and I'll get back to you. I'm savin' up some cash to order some things so hopefully I'll be able to get these tools if they're not too expensive.
September-4th-2005, 03:23 PM
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I would think about $200usd for a nice starter set would cover it all. You could spend a little extra and get ratchet wrenches...I use the crap out of those. I also have a dual-action 3/8" ratchet that comes in real handy in tight spots.
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