Mechanic Tools

**aaronng** · 20-02-2007 11:59 PM

The brand that Repco sells actually isn't cheap. I'd say it's the same or even more expensive than Sidchrome!

**Mr_will** · 21-02-2007 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

NO! Never cheap out on socket sets. If you are pulling hard on a ratchet and your socket or ratchet breaks, sending the socket into your face, you will regret it forever! If you round out a bolt that is tight on your car, you'll regret it too (not forever, but probably for a week or 2).

this is what happens when you buy cheap shitty sockets.

they break. then the handle has a party with your face, and it ends up like this.

buy good sockets.

**ECU-MAN** · 21-02-2007 11:02 PM

ouch !!!!!

um if your a natral with ****ups, you can still do that.

seen some dude knock him self out with a nice big bar. their was nothing wrong with the tool.

its how you use them

**destrukshn** · 21-02-2007 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by ECU-MAN

ouch !!!!!

um if your a natral with ****ups, you can still do that.

seen some dude knock him self out with a nice big bar. their was nothing wrong with the tool.

its how you use them

right, pull/push the breaker bar/rachet or whatever your use, away from you, not towards you.
lol

**aaronng** · 21-02-2007 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by destrukshn

right, pull/push the breaker bar/rachet or whatever your use, away from you, not towards you.
lol

Yup! And I still LOL at ppl struggling to pull up the breaker bar to loosen their wheel nuts when all they need to do is fip the bar 180 degrees and put your body weight on it. No sweat!

**SiReal** · 22-02-2007 08:33 AM

slipping sockets = syd trying to fit adams cusco bar. when the socket slipped , the reaction was everyone = "woah woah watch out syd!!!" haha.

**kraiye** · 22-02-2007 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by jeckt

Hi! i'm pretty new to this forum and i have to say this is one of the best forums i've seen around

I'm still in school and getting my Ps soon but i won't be getting my car until the HSC is over (parents) but when i get my car i'd like to work on it myself.

I've done searches but none of them seemed to have answered my question...all i wanted to know is what mechanical tools would i need to do the following operations:

*Maintenance (changing oils, timing belt, etc)
*Changing brakes, clutch, etc
*Bolt on modifications (CAI, exhaust, headers, etc)
*Engine rebuilds (not going to be able to do it with my experience but i'd still like to know)

i just wanna know what tools generally so i can start fiddling with my car when i get it

anyways sorry for the long post and thank you!!

If you wanna do timing belt changes buy some dumbells! you'll need to buff up to get the crank pulley bolt off! lol

**jeckt** · 22-02-2007 11:16 AM

lol dw i got dumbells at home - should be getting buff up right now while i'm waiting eh =P!

**kraiye** · 22-02-2007 12:04 PM

^^ true
wel, dumbells or beer, take your pick!

oops! ur still under age... better go with the dumbells

**Sir_vtec** · 13-11-2008 02:48 PM

Bump for an old dog!

Guys im in search for a air compressor that will help me undo the axel nut with a 1/2" air gun. How many hp should i be looking at to getting the axel nut off ease? i was recommended with a 2.5 hp air compressor. is this enough? whats a good brand one?

Lastly, i notice some of u boys got 2 foot breaker bars. where the fark u guys getting these. i ve tried bunnings and ur usual autostores. no luck.

**aaronng** · 13-11-2008 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sir_vtec

Lastly, i notice some of u boys got 2 foot breaker bars. where the fark u guys getting these. i ve tried bunnings and ur usual autostores. no luck.

Get it from Bursons.
I got my Sidchrome one from Bunnings. When they scanned it, it wasn't in the system. So I think that they don't usually sell such a long breaker bar, but the supplier had shipped them the wrong item.