Recommended Tools, Spare Parts, Books?

Maintenance advice to keep your Spider in shape.
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Re: Recommended Tools, Spare Parts, Books?

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zachmac wrote:If you REALLY want to get into the weeds, this link takes you to the Bosch L-Jetronic manual which goes much further than you probably ever want to go!

http://bama.ua.edu/~darren/boschindex.html
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Snoopy wrote:
zachmac wrote:If you REALLY want to get into the weeds, this link takes you to the Bosch L-Jetronic manual which goes much further than you probably ever want to go!

http://bama.ua.edu/~darren/boschindex.html
Another site with the same pdf is listed in my first post: http://foxed.ca/rx7manual/manuals/BOSCH ... Manual.pdf

I will add that second site as well.
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Added a MIG welder to the list and the great site recommended by Michael (seabeelt) - http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/mig.htm
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only thing not discussed is a tool for removal and install of e-brake wedge in the rear caliper. I built my own. many have developed technique to not require anything special. never got those to work.
also, a roll of coins for holding a stretched clutch pedal spring.
a low-pro floor jack and jack stands.
I build myself a set of 12" drive up ramps. use them all the time. faster and safer than a jack and jack stands.
if your dizzy is up top, a custom dizzy wrench. I took an open end wrench the bent it into an ell.
a first class set of snap-ring (circlip) pliers
thread gage
impact driver with phillips bits
1/2" breakerbar and 3/4" pipe extention. (great for loosening crank bolt).

after all this, you will be too tired out to work on your car!
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Head stands...

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azruss wrote:only thing not discussed is a tool for removal and install of e-brake wedge in the rear caliper. I built my own. many have developed technique to not require anything special. never got those to work.
also, a roll of coins for holding a stretched clutch pedal spring.
a low-pro floor jack and jack stands.
I build myself a set of 12" drive up ramps. use them all the time. faster and safer than a jack and jack stands.
if your dizzy is up top, a custom dizzy wrench. I took an open end wrench the bent it into an ell.
a first class set of snap-ring (circlip) pliers
thread gage
impact driver with phillips bits
1/2" breakerbar and 3/4" pipe extention. (great for loosening crank bolt).

after all this, you will be too tired out to work on your car!
Cool. I will update the list.
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RoyBatty wrote:If you have seen this before, then disregard.
This little tool works too well to not have it in your box.
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124JOE wrote:the rear calipers need to turn in to fit new pads
this tool works faster than others

One more for the tool box. Thank you Roy!

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