 what do you need in a tool kit? |
 Jan 19, 2013 - 8:36 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 22, '12 From SouthEast Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Newly broke. Heading to the junk yard to look for parts.
My old mustang used inch sockets, I am guessing the Celica need MM sockets? Could someone post a quick what do you need in a tool kit for most repairs? |
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Jan 19, 2013 - 8:53 PM
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Is this a roadside repair kit or a tool kit for the garage? Just trying to see if space is an issue. A 3/8 metric ratchet set with a couple of extensions will take care of most things. Of course, a Phillips screwdriver is very handy as well. I seldom ever need a flathead screwdriver but it doesn't hurt to have one. A small pair of channel locks, crescent wrenches, metric end wrenches, a hammer, and a swear jar for all the dirty words you are destined to say when working on the car.
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Jan 19, 2013 - 8:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
L-shaped screwdrivers are very much needed for rusted bolts. You might otherwise strip them.
I take a 1/4" socket for the different screw driver tips. -------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Jan 19, 2013 - 10:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
8,10,12,14mm sockets
12,14mm wrenches --------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Jan 19, 2013 - 11:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Flat head screwdrivers, phillips head screwdrivers, ratchet with 6,8,10, 12,14 and 17mm sockets (be sure to have like 3 10's and 3 12's) extension for the ratchet.....Hmmm, flashlight..Deffo a flashlight...Dont quite know what you are really looking for, but these basic tools have always helped me and my friends out for small basic situations....
If you wanted a road kit, i would include something to change sparkplugs, car jack, tire iron, hammer... -------------------- (\__/)
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Jan 20, 2013 - 12:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
My personal list-
8mm ,10mm ,12mm ,14mm, 17mm, 19mm wrenchs, sockets or both preferably(a pipe to turn the ratchet into a breaker bar is sweet too) Large Flat screwdriver a 4 in one or 6 in one screwdriver so you have a phillips and a standard flashlight needlenose pliers(preferably with a cutting part) monkey wrench DUCT TAPE(oh yes it can fix anything on the side of the freeway to the next exit, from control arms to radiators) Vice grips or normal pliers |
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Jan 20, 2013 - 1:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
rubber mallet and usual tool set. Razor blade knife and scissors
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Jan 20, 2013 - 1:34 AM
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 19, 2013 - 11:59 PM)  8,10,12,14mm sockets 12,14mm wrenches This. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jan 20, 2013 - 2:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
add 17 and 19 mm wrenches. i have both 12pt and 6pt
-------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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