New X owner, what are the essential tools?
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Tools
2 sets of metric wrenches. (primary tools!) up to 25mm.
There are a couple larger that you might need but they'll be sockets.
Also, a single metric socket set up to 25mm.
A floor jack.
Jack stands.
A dremel tool with cutting wheels
An oxy-acetylene torch. (5-lb cylinders would be OK for small jobs)
The usual set of screwdrivers.
A Hammer.
Pliers.
This will get you started.
2 sets of metric wrenches. (primary tools!) up to 25mm.
There are a couple larger that you might need but they'll be sockets.
Also, a single metric socket set up to 25mm.
A floor jack.
Jack stands.
A dremel tool with cutting wheels
An oxy-acetylene torch. (5-lb cylinders would be OK for small jobs)
The usual set of screwdrivers.
A Hammer.
Pliers.
This will get you started.
Links to the online shop manuals
Just in case you haven't book marked themn yet, here are the online manual links.
Damon's site: http://www.midwesternmedicalmachine.com/~damonfg/X_FSM/FSM_index.html
Rudy's site: http://socalx.com/xhelp/shopmanual.htm
Just in case you haven't book marked themn yet, here are the online manual links.
Damon's site: http://www.midwesternmedicalmachine.com/~damonfg/X_FSM/FSM_index.html
Rudy's site: http://socalx.com/xhelp/shopmanual.htm
other random tools for specific jobs
metric allen set and a quality extra 6mm hardened steel allen if you do any drivelines. wire brushes are handy. 8mm socket or nut driver needed for random small cover screws.
38mm socket for crank (impact wrench required also)
GOOD metric flare wrench set for hydralics, a cheap set will only cause more issues. pb blaster...
and most important tool needed would be reliable multimeter.
metric allen set and a quality extra 6mm hardened steel allen if you do any drivelines. wire brushes are handy. 8mm socket or nut driver needed for random small cover screws.
38mm socket for crank (impact wrench required also)
GOOD metric flare wrench set for hydralics, a cheap set will only cause more issues. pb blaster...
and most important tool needed would be reliable multimeter.
myexonenine
True Classic
contortionists hands that can work with your eyes shut, allot of the time your working on something you can't even see...
This seems to be my greatest asset when working on my Fiat.
This seems to be my greatest asset when working on my Fiat.
Count Jack
Low Mileage
The patience ofa SAINT!!!
Sometimes, you need the patience ofa saint!!! I took the seats out of FiFi. They were jammed and wouldn't move ontha tracks. Boy, were they gummed up!!! Now, (after hours of prying cussing, and violent yelling), thery SLIDE, EASILY!!! I don't know how many times I have tried to fix the window mechanism!!! It STILL doesn't run smoothly!!! But, I will persist!!! It WILL work.
You need PERSISTANCE!!!
But,,,the reward is the drive, up and back down the road!!!
Count Jack, in Almond, Wisconsin
Sometimes, you need the patience ofa saint!!! I took the seats out of FiFi. They were jammed and wouldn't move ontha tracks. Boy, were they gummed up!!! Now, (after hours of prying cussing, and violent yelling), thery SLIDE, EASILY!!! I don't know how many times I have tried to fix the window mechanism!!! It STILL doesn't run smoothly!!! But, I will persist!!! It WILL work.
You need PERSISTANCE!!!
But,,,the reward is the drive, up and back down the road!!!
Count Jack, in Almond, Wisconsin
Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
HA... I agree with everything mentioned, except...
... in the 27 years I've owned my X1/9, I have never needed an Oxy/Acetyline rig...
And if Bob has ever use one on HIS car, I'd like to know where and for what. HA!
I'm sure others may have... but if Bob has used one it was probably for cutting parts off a donor car! HAHAHA!
I too would recommend some basic hand tools and jacks and as the years go by, you'll pick up the things you really do need and then again many, many others that you really DON'T need... but are fun to have!
That's what birthdays and holidays are really for!
... in the 27 years I've owned my X1/9, I have never needed an Oxy/Acetyline rig...
And if Bob has ever use one on HIS car, I'd like to know where and for what. HA!
I'm sure others may have... but if Bob has used one it was probably for cutting parts off a donor car! HAHAHA!
I too would recommend some basic hand tools and jacks and as the years go by, you'll pick up the things you really do need and then again many, many others that you really DON'T need... but are fun to have!
That's what birthdays and holidays are really for!
Oxy/Acetyline
A: You're using your neighbor's
or
B: You leave exhaust work for someone else. :grin:
But I think you've never had to work on your exhaust because there's no rain in sunny CA! Ha!
And if Bob has ever use one on HIS car, I'd like to know where and for what. HA!
I actually did... on my exhaust. I didn't want to break anything, so I used it to separate the exhaust from the Cat.
I'm sure others may have... but if Bob has used one it was probably for cutting parts off a donor car! HAHAHA!
Yes! 3 donor cars so far....
I too would recommend some basic hand tools and jacks and as the years go by, you'll pick up the things you really do need and then again many, many others that you really DON'T need... but are fun to have!
I think the handiest thing you could have is to live somewhere in the vicinity of (say?) Santa Clarita?
All in fun...
That's because:
A: You're using your neighbor's
orB: You leave exhaust work for someone else. :grin:
But I think you've never had to work on your exhaust because there's no rain in sunny CA! Ha!
And if Bob has ever use one on HIS car, I'd like to know where and for what. HA!
I actually did... on my exhaust. I didn't want to break anything, so I used it to separate the exhaust from the Cat.
I'm sure others may have... but if Bob has used one it was probably for cutting parts off a donor car! HAHAHA!
Yes! 3 donor cars so far....
I too would recommend some basic hand tools and jacks and as the years go by, you'll pick up the things you really do need and then again many, many others that you really DON'T need... but are fun to have!
I think the handiest thing you could have is to live somewhere in the vicinity of (say?) Santa Clarita?
All in fun...
Pete Whitstone
True Classic
12mm allen wrench is required...
for changing the oil.
Pete
for changing the oil.
Pete
I've always thought...
... that the books you have are probably more important than the tools. I would recommend a factory manual for you year, a Haynes (from the UK I think) manual, and if your car is injected some information on the Bosch L-Jet system.
F.I. info can be found online, or even at the library. Some libraries even have auto repair manuals like the Hayne's books available.
Some other handy tools: 12v test light, 5 or 6-in-1 screwdriver, liquid wrench. When selecting a metric socket set, look for 6 point sockets rather than 12 point, to reduce the chances of rounding of nuts and bolt heads. A 3/8" torque wrench that goes to 80# or so is handy, but you can get away without it using common sense except for things like head gaskets.
... that the books you have are probably more important than the tools. I would recommend a factory manual for you year, a Haynes (from the UK I think) manual, and if your car is injected some information on the Bosch L-Jet system.
F.I. info can be found online, or even at the library. Some libraries even have auto repair manuals like the Hayne's books available.
Some other handy tools: 12v test light, 5 or 6-in-1 screwdriver, liquid wrench. When selecting a metric socket set, look for 6 point sockets rather than 12 point, to reduce the chances of rounding of nuts and bolt heads. A 3/8" torque wrench that goes to 80# or so is handy, but you can get away without it using common sense except for things like head gaskets.
Zona
Jase
Well the car comes with a few manuals, not sure which ones since I bought the car but haven't picked it up yet (that will be tomorrow), but I'm pretty sure one of them was a haynes manual. So far all of the tools mentioned I have or can borrow except for the oxy/acetyline but my best friend works in a steel plant so I'm sure he could hook me up if need be. BTW what made them decide to put the spark plugs on the far side of the engine? Looks like it's going to be a pain changing them.
Pete Whitstone
True Classic
It's on that side cuz...
Then engine/transmission package was originally used on a FWD platform (the 128, I think). That would put them at the front of the engine where they belong.
Pete
Then engine/transmission package was originally used on a FWD platform (the 128, I think). That would put them at the front of the engine where they belong.
Pete
lookforjoe
True Classic
WELCOME!
Post Pics of your new X! :grin:
Which explains why "FIAT" on the intake is facing the wrong way :rolleyes2:
Post Pics of your new X! :grin:
Which explains why "FIAT" on the intake is facing the wrong way :rolleyes2: