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Hopefully soon I will have a nice E30 and would like to learn how to do stuff when it needs to be done. So, I want to put together a list of things I should buy.
So start it off for me.
Bentley is far better than Haynes. However, there is one item in Haynes you won't find in Bentley, specifically engine rebuilding details, which a book really isn't adequate for anyway.
The avg. good quality tool set has all you need. Only things which I have had to go get are adjustable monkey wrench, 22mm stubby for subframe nuts when doing c.arms and extensions for tranny and other misc. work..nor forgetting torque wrench and a puller for wheel bearings. Floor jack and jack stands help a ton too.
good call on the Jacks. Definately at the very least 4 quality jack stands. Safety first, dont end up like homeboy on E3S and drop a car on your head cause you were lazy....
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If anyone wants to buy me an ACDk20, I won't stop you. :twisted:
-5mm hex socket
-6mm wrench
-8mm wrench and socket
-10mm wrench and socket
-13mm wrench and socket
-17mm wrench and socket
-19mm wrench and socket
-22mm wrench and socket
-Lots of extensions and ratchets. It also doesn't help to have two of each wrench to break things loose.
-Pencil magnet (to retrieve all the nuts/bolts/washers that you drop)
-Pry bar and/or breaker bar
-Flashlight (a good one, don't buy that crap that they sell at the drugstore)
-Needle nosed pliers
-Screwdrivers
Fred
'86 325 2.8i stroker - Arctic Blue
'11 328i Sports Wagon - LeMans Blue Strictly Eta
The average Joe only really needs an internet connection and a 4" long fused Jumper wire.
The wrencher needs a full boat of metric tools and the Bentley and Haynes. The Haynes makes a good spacer if your wooden blocks arent high enough to support the subframe. :)
Seriously the 4" fused jumper wire is hella handy.
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